Throughout the Southern lines the bugles sounded the sharp call to horse.

It was full time.

The outposts had been routed already and were driven in on the main body.
Harry ran to his horse, which had been left saddled and bridled for any emergency.

He leaped upon him and rode by the side of Sherburne, whose troop was already in line.

They could not see very well for the mists, but the fire in front of them from cavalry carbines had grown into great violence.