rallier, bring tip

Page 37. — 1. 22. tirer un grand parti, dérive great advantage.

1. 23, en potence, in L shape. Potence means gibbet, which was frequently made of an upright with a single projecting arm.

1. 33. The meaning^ that Lobau was a commander of such consummate ability, that in his hands the mon would do more than could ordinarily be expected from their numbers.

Page 38. — 1. 5. en queue, in the rear.

1. 8. de moins, less^fewer; distinguish from du moins, at least.

1. II. à outrance, y^r life and death. Napoléon was usually so careful of his Guard, that he employed it only in cases of extrême necessity.