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`` It makes me feel angry , Gneisenau , that we were unable to show him that at the very city of Brienne . I had thought how well it would be for me to prove to him , at the place where he passed his examination and received his first commission , that I had also passed my examination and learned something . Well , it is no use crying about it now ; we must , try to get over it , and only think of the best manner in which we may be even with him . General Wrede must join us with his troops at noon to-day , when we shall be -- stronger than Bonaparte , Marment , and all his marshals together . '' `` See ! '' cried Gneisenou , whose eyes were directed to the camp of the enemy , `` the troops yonder have put themselves in motion ; I see it quite distinctly now that the view is clearer . But they are not advancing . ''