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In that way are all our arms paralyzed ! Gneisenau , should they hesitate to act in an energetic manner , and fail to be on hand in time , it would be dreadful , and I believe my rage would kill me ! '' But Blucher 's apprehensions were not to be verified . All the corps on which he had counted in drawing up his plan of operations arrived at the stated hour , and precisely at noon appeared the Emperor of Russia , the King of Prussia , and Prince Schwartzenberg , with their numerous and brilliant suites . The monarchs surveyed the position of the two armies from the heights of Trannes , and had Blucher explain his plan to them in his brief and energetic manner . The Emperor Alexander then turned with a gentle smile toward Prince Schwartzenberg , commander-in-chief of the allied forces . `` And what do you think of this plan of the brave field-marshal ? ''