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They rode up the opposite hill. From there the French could

already be seen. Prince Andrew stopped and began examining the

position.

"That's our battery," said the staff officer indicating the

highest point. "It's in charge of the queer fellow we saw without

his boots. You can see everything from there; let's go there,

Prince."

"Thank you very much, I will go on alone," said Prince Andrew,

wishing to rid himself of this staff officer's company, "please

don't trouble yourself further."

The staff officer remained behind and Prince Andrew rode on

alone.