Chapter 18 THE BATTLE OF HANOVER

"The enemy's in view, draw up your powers.

Here is the guess of their true strength and forces

By diligent discovery; but your haste

Is now urged on you."--SHAKESPEARE.

On the night of the 25th I was again sent for by General Morell.

"Berwick," said he, "I trust you are able to do some more hard work. Have you had a good rest?"

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