[ps2hacking-devel] on Sir James Kemp

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Nd the cannonade had become general along the whole line. Lord
Wellington, about the same time, ordered the movement which decided the
fate of the day--that of bringing the third division, from beyond the
river on our left, rapidly to our extreme right, turning the enemy, in
their attempt to turn us, and commencing the offensive with the whole of
his right wing. The effect was instantaneous and decisive, for although
some obstinate and desperate fighting took place in the centre, with
various success, yet the victory was never for a moment in doubt; and
the enemy were soon in full retreat, leaving seven thousand prisoners,
two eagles, and eleven pieces of artillery in our hands. Had we been
favoured with two hours more daylight, their loss would have been
incalculable, for they committed a blunder at starting, which they never
got time to retrieve; and, their retreat was, therefore, commenced in
such disorder, and with a river in their rear, that nothing but darkness
could have saved them. CHAP. XI. Distinguished Characters. A Charge of
Dragoons. A Charge against the Nature of Things. Olmeda and the French
General, Ferez. Advance towards Madrid. Adventures of my Dinner. The
Town of Segovia. El Palacio del Rio Frio. The Escurial. Enter Madrid.
Rejoicings. Nearly happy. Change of a Horse. Change of Quarters.