grosse cavalerie; see note on page 25, line

Page 54. — 1. 15. At the battle of Wagram (Jnly, 1809), the cavalry of the Guard was expected to make a décisive attack, but since no one but Marshall Bessières, who was severely wounded, had authority to order the attack, the opportune moment was lost. A similar mistake was made at Fuentes d'Onoro, in Spain, in May, 1811.

Page 55. — 1. 30. bouillant, stirred 2ip, excited.

Page 56. — 1. g. tViZdX^^tva^x^^ hollow^ dépression ; see note on page 20, line 27.

1. 17. à bride abattue means the same as à tonte bride, page 44, line 12.