Above the heights was the dark clear sky, and to the right the vast orb of the sun.

In front, far off on the farther shore of that sea of mist, some wooded hills were discernible, and it was there the enemy probably was, for something could be descried.

On the right the Guards were entering the misty region with a sound of hoofs and wheels and now and then a gleam of bayonets; to the left beyond the village similar masses of cavalry came up and disappeared in the sea of mist.

In front and behind moved infantry.

The commander in chief was standing at the end of the village letting the troops pass by him.