CHAPTER VI.

Brief Summary of Events for Four Years preceding the Battle of Waterloo--Author’s Narrative resumed at that Period--Preparation of Troops for the Battle--Skirmishing preceding its Commencement --Reception of the News at Brussels--Departure of the English for the Field of Battle--Disposition of the Forces--Attack upon Hougomont--Progress of the Battle--Arrival of the Prussian Reinforcements--Charge of the Old Guard--Flight of the French, 199