Cambronne, by E. Bayard.
In spite of a fierce fight that continued till 9 o'clock
at night, in spite of a heroic defence, the French, placed between two
fires, were done for. Wellington then attacks without respite: "Napoleon's
right wing is crushed; the Guard retreats; Ney sacrifices his last cavalry,
Lobeau his last infantry. But Napoleon must gallop away
Cambronne, by E. Bayard.
in the direction of Charleroi, abandoning his equipage
and his war treasure and leaving to Cambronne, Christisni and Roguet the
honour of saving the Eagles ".
