Great bodies of infantry were marching across the undulating plain.

Strong regiments of cavalry swept hither and thither, and two batteries of light guns had already opened on the redoubts.

Lines of British infantry could be seen drawn up at the foot of the slopes from Balaklava to the Marine Heights, where the marines were getting the guns in a position to command the plain.

Solid bodies of British cavalry were drawn up near the mouth of the valley.

The drums and bugles were sounding all over the plateau behind the group, and the troops were already forming up, and staff-officers were dashing about with orders.
"There goes my regimental call," Harry said.