Dispositions : 4 Co.

3 Co. 1 Co. 2 Co.

Second Period.

(Fig. 2.)

The enemy's cavalry rallies and is directed by a wide turning movement against our reserve; the enemy sends a line of skirmishers against the right flank of 4 Co.

Changes front half-right; extends two divisions. The other division behind the right wing of the skirmishers.

200

paces in rear of the right wing of 4 Co.

Halts.

Advances 100 paces farther and then halts.

Dispositions:

4 Co.

3 Co.

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Third Period.

(Fig. 3.)

The enemy's cavalry threatens 3 Co. and the right flank of 4 Co.; the enemy's skirmishers in the meantime redoubling their fire and assuming a greater extension so as to turn the left flank of 4 Co.

Right wing forms rallying squares.

Forms company square; after which

Signal: 3 Co. and 4 Co. Retire Slowly.'

Fourth Period.
(Fig. 4.)

After the enemy's cavalry has thus assisted the advance of his infantry, it retires quickly out of the really effective range of musketry; half a squadron trotting off to his right flank, his infantry meanwhile continuing to advance slowly, throwing forward its right more and

more.

Our commandant, having satisfied himself as to the inferior force of the enemy's infantry, determines to take the offensive.

Signal: The Whole Halt.'

Dispositions:

4 Co.

2 Co.

1 Co.

3 Co.

Extends, refusing its left.

Moves to 200 paces in rear of the left wing of 4 Co.
Moves to 200 paces in rear of the centre of 4 Co.
Retains its position at 200 paces in rear of the right
wing of 4 Co.

Fifth Period.

(Fig. 5.)

The enemy's cavalry charges both wings of 4 Co. in extended order, whilst his infantry takes advantage of this opportunity to make a rapid advance to close quarters, and to increase the rapidity of its fire.

Signal: 4 Co. Prepare for Cavalry.'

The cavalry delivers its charge against both wings; after which

Signal: 'Retire Slowly '

Sixth Period.

The enemy's cavalry not having succeeded in breaking any of the rallying squares, retires with loss; the enemy's infantry again reinforces its skirmishers.

1 Co.

Doubles up into the centre of the skirmishing line.

2 and 3 Cos. Reinforce the wings of 4 Co. with their skirmishing divisions; the remaining divisions following at 150 paces distance.

Signal: 4 Co. Rapid Independent Firing.'

Seventh Period.

(Fig. 6.)

The enemy has now extended 11⁄2 companies as skirmishers, keeping company in close order in rear of the centre, and a squadron about 700 paces in rear of each flank.

The dispositions described in the last period are carried out.

Eighth Period.

(Fig. 7.)

The enemy's infantry retires rapidly before this attack; his cavalry gallops forward and charges the wings of our skirmishing line, so as to cover the retreat of the infantry.

Signal: Halt.' The Whole Prepare for Cavalry.'

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Ninth Period.

(Fig. 8.)

The enemy's cavalry is completely repulsed; but his infantry has gained time to commence an orderly retreat.

Signal: Extend.' 'The Whole Advance.'

Dispositions :

1 and 4 Cos. Extend.

Tenth Period.
(Fig. 9.)

The enemy's infantry continues its retreat, pursued by our skir mishers, who keep up a hot fire; his cavalry has again rallied and remains near the left flank of the infantry.

1 and 4 Cos. Close, with the exception of the skirmishing divisions. 3 and 2 Cos. Close.