Ricard stopped his retreat suddenly and stood like a stone wall.

His withdrawing Eagles moved forward.

The advance of the Russian right stopped also, the Muscovite officers and soldiers were greatly amazed by the sudden resistance of an enemy retreating a moment since.

One division of the Guard moved out to the support of Friant, who also advanced.

The other division joined Mortier, who was in a hot fight with Yorck's cavalry and light infantry.