The smoke above it had not yet dispersed.

Two mounted Frenchmen, probably adjutants, were galloping up the hill.

A small but distinctly visible enemy column was moving down the hill, probably to strengthen the front line.

The smoke of the first shot had not yet dispersed before another puff appeared, followed by a report.

The battle had begun! Prince Andrew turned his horse and galloped back to Grunth to find Prince Bagration.