Let him deploy, attack vigorously.

Keep the enemy occupied and gradually fall back upon Montmirail.

Ride with him yourself, and rejoin me at Montmirail about ten in the morning.

We should be up then.

You understand ?" said the Emperor, ready to explain his orders more fully, believing that an order could be more intelligently delivered if the purport were explained verbally to the bearer, especially in the case of a skilled and trusted young soldier like Marteau.
"I understand, Sire." "Away, then.