One regiment, indeed, had no water; but the others had managed to fill their canteens during the halt at half-past nine.
"The brigade, at the end of the march, were again ordered to change front.

The Grenadiers, which was a pivot regiment, did not slacken their pace and, consequently, the centre were greatly exhausted in trying to keep up with it, and were certainly in no condition to take part in the battle at midday.
"The whole thing was a hideous mistake.

General Burrows had brought his line into such a position that behind him lay a great nullah and, during the course of the battle, the enemy were enabled to bring guns up to within five hundred yards on front and flank.

It was a ghastly day.

Both flanks were driven back, and the line became bent into the form of a horseshoe.