"The ammunition for the guns in position is exhausted, Your Majesty," said an adjutant who had come from the batteries that were firing at Augesd.

"Have some brought from the reserve," said Napoleon, and having gone on a few steps he stopped before Prince Andrew, who lay on his back with the flagstaff that had been dropped beside him.

(The flag had already been taken by the French as a trophy.

) "That's a fine death!" said Napoleon as he gazed at Bolkonski.