19/41 The Taubes were too presuming. They came over into our air, but we repelled the attack, and one, as I can see here, will never come again. I found General Vaugirard, although he is now two or three miles to your right, and when I deliver a message that he has given me I return. But I take you with me now." John was overjoyed, but he would part from Bougainville with regret. All the officers of this regiment have been killed and by grace of courage and intuition he now leads it better than it was ever led before." Lannes extended his hand. |