The effect of Augereau's indomitable energy in restoring confidence to the soldiers and victory to the French tricolour was, however, generously admitted by the Emperor Napoleon; for, at a later time when complaints were being made about Augereau, he generously exclaimed: "Ah, let us not forget that he saved us at Castiglione."[59] While Augereau was recovering this important position, confused conflicts were raging a few miles further north at Lonato.

Massena at first was driven back by the onset of the Imperialists; but while they were endeavouring to envelop the French, Bonaparte arrived, and in conjunction with Massena pushed on a central attack such as often wrested victory from the enemy.

The white-coats retired in disorder, some towards Gavardo, others towards the lake, hotly followed by the French.

In the pursuit towards Gavardo, Bonaparte's old friend, Junot, distinguished himself by his dashing valour.

He wounded a colonel, slew six troopers, and, covered with wounds, was finally overthrown into a ditch.