Just to show you how little reliance can be placed even on what are supposed the best accounts of a battle, I mention that there are some circumstances mentioned in General -'s account which did not occur as he relates them. It is impossible to say when each important occurrence took place, or in what order.

Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained.

The whole art of war consists in getting at what is on the other side of the hill.

Extra interest signifies extra risk.

We always have been, we are, and I hope that we always shall be detested in France.

You must build your House of Parliament on the river: so... that the populace cannot exact their demands by sitting down round you.

I have no small talk and Peel has no manners.