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shouted Blucher to the first orderly , and , while he sped away at a furious gallop , the general turned to the second . `` You will hasten to General von Sacken and tell him that it is time for attacking the French ! -- And we , gentlemen , '' he added , addressing his staff , `` will place ourselves at the head of our troops . The soldiers must have their meals cooked by two o'clock ; all the columns will then commence moving . When the enemy falls back , I expect , above all , the cavalry to do their duty , and to act with great courage . The foe must find out , that on retreating he can not get out of our hands unhurt . And now , forward !