Stay, as for the guns---- Where is the Mayor of the town ?" "Here, Sire," answered a plain, simple man in civilian's dress standing near.
"Are there any horses left in the countryside, monsieur ?" "Many, your Majesty, wherever the Russians have not passed." "I thought so.

Gentlemen," the Emperor turned to his staff, "ride in every direction.

Take the mounted escort.

Bid them scatter.

Go to every village and farm.