Very dark it was.

And overnight the Army had arrived all about; some of them just coming in, on different roads and paths.

The King walked above two miles, and looked how the Regiments were, without speaking a word.

At last, as the cannons came up, and were still in full motion, the King said: 'Sharp, sharp, BURSCHE; it will be MARCH directly.' 'March?
The Devil it will: we are just coming into Camp!' said a cannonier, not knowing it was the King.
"The King said nothing.

Walked on still a little while; then ordered, 'Blow out the lanterns; to horseback now!' and mounted, as we all did.
Me he bade keep five steps ahead, five and not more, that he might see me; for it was very dark.