You may be sure that as soon as Daun hears that the king is coming he will, as usual, begin to fortify himself; and it will need no small amount of marching and counter-marching to get him to come out and give battle.

He was slow and cautious before, but after Leuthen he is likely to be doubly so.
"However, I will get a tailor here today to measure me for a new uniform.

What with blood, and your cutting my breeches to get at my leg, I must certainly get a new outfit before I rejoin.
"I hope I shall be with the marshal again.

It is a good deal more lively with him than it is with the king's staff; who, although no doubt excellent soldiers, are certainly not lively companions.

I do hope there will be no great battle until we get there.