Eleven at Night
By this Means I not only sav 'd my Life -LRB- for they were all cut to Pieces that could not get over -RRB- but from an Eminence , which I soon after attain 'd , I had an Opportunity of seeing , and making my Observations upon the remaining Part of that glorious Conflict . It was from that advantageous Situation , that I presently discover 'd that the Imperialists , who led the Van , had now join 'd the main Body . And , I confess , it was with an almost inexpressible Pleasure , that I beheld , about three a-Clock , with what intrepid Fury they fell upon the Enemy . In short , both Armies were universally engag 'd , and with great Obstinacy disputed the Victory till Eleven at Night . At which Time the _ French _ , being pretty well surfeited , made their Retreat . Nevertheless , to secure it by a Stratagem , they left their lighted Matches hanging in the Hedges , and waving with the Air , to conceal it from the Confederate Army . About two Hours after , the Confederate Forces follow 'd the Example of their Enemies , and drew off .