de Marbot Ours is the only regiment guarding this point—we have but three guns and a single battalion of infantry.

de Marbot We've been positioned on the extreme right, fronting the stream of the Dyle.

de Marbot Emp Napoleon's instructions: keep in view of the field of battle, watch for Grouchy's arrival

de Marbot Emperor's orders, via an orderly officer: push as far as possible in the direction of Wavre.

de Marbot Still awaiting Grouchy's arrival. Without his support, we are sunk.

de Marbot Through the smoke I see English gunners abandoning their pieces, all but six guns stationed under the road

de Marbot Our cuirassiers are upon their squares, their fire drawn in zig-zags. Surely, those gunners will be cut to pieces

de Marbot No. The devils keep firing with grape, mowing our charge down like grass.

de Marbot One section has fallen in with Prussian Cavalry. We have captured a few men. We are hastening toward Saint-Lambert.

de Marbot A strong column is seen advancing toward us. Have sent word to Emperor. Awaiting instructions.

de Marbot The Emporer is confident the advancing column of soldiers must be Grouchy. We are instructed to go forward boldly and join him.

de Marbot Not Grouchy! Blucher's corps have arrived! Our single regiment will not be enough. We will not be enough!

de Marbot We are driven in. The enemy is on us. No one is giving orders.

de Marbot Word sent to Emperor that Grouch has not arrived. His reply: "Let Grouchy know." I don't know what to make of that answer.

de Marbot The big generals do nothing but make bad speeches; the small ones lose their heads, and all goes wrong.

de Marbot Our outposts are all falling back. We are closely engaged with the English left

de Marbot Have received a lance-wound in the side; it is severe, but I think I will stay to set a good example.

de Marbot The men are deserting, and no one stops them!

de Marbot Surely, we have lost the day.