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 next morning they would begin their march; but about ten o'clock they were all drawn up in order of battle; and George dividing them into two bodies, placed one under the command of the Duke of Devonshire, and headed the other himself; the Duke was to make a little detour of a mile and a half, through some woods, which led to the French camp, while the King himself took the same direction through the plain: both parties were to meet and make the attack in concert. Nothing could be executed in a better order; the troops to their great surprise, filed off without beat of drum, or sound of trumpet; and by half an hour after eleven arrived at the very verge of the enemies camp.

The King joining his forces, and giving orders to the Duke, the Earl of Bury, and General Young, who were