about eight o’clock
The Imperial Guard , with the cavalry , formed the reserve . Such was , in substance , the information given me by my guide , who seemed to expatiate with pleasure over the magnificent array of battle , while he felt a pride in displaying his knowledge of the various divisions and their leaders . `` I see the marshal moving towards the right , '' said he ; `` we had better follow him . '' It was now about eight o'clock as from the extremity of the line I could see a party of horsemen advancing at a sharp canter . `` That must be Ney , '' said my companion . `` See how rashly he approaches the English lines ! '' And so it was .