One battalion is extended there.

The other is at the foot of the hill, prepared to check any force that may attempt to make its way up the valley.

Our line is about a quarter of a mile in rear of this spur.

I selected the position in order that, should the French make an attempt in any force, the guns here might take them in flank, while I held them in check in front." The general nodded.

"Well thought of," he said.
"And now, Donkin, you had better muster your brigade and ascertain what are your losses.