Note 12 — THE DAYS OF BATTLE.

Ney, in his own account of this battle, says, "in spite of my exertions, in spite of the intrepidity and devotion of my troops, my utmost exertions could only maintain me in my position till the close of the day." He then complains grievously of having had only three divisions to fight against the British, and boasts of what he would have done if he had had five.—Vide Marshal Ney's Letter.