Note 35 — Chapter XX

The reader will note a considerable number of echoes from Napier in this interesting and well-written chapter. But the narrative differs in many points from that of Napier, especially as to the sequence of events in that part of the field where the 88th served—notably as to the moment at which Le Marchant’s dragoons charged. Grattan, being an eye-witness, is probably nearer the truth than Napier, who was on the other wing in the ranks of the Light Division. On the other hand, he makes some slips, especially in stating that Pakenham’s second assault was made upon Thomières' division instead of Maucune’s.