...as we could find any of them together, directing our march upon Huerta and the fords of the Tormes, by which the enemy had passed on their advance; but...the night was highly advantageous to the enemy, many nf whom escaped under its cover, who must otherwise have been in our hands. I am sorry to report, that...

...pa:sed on their advance 5 out the darkness of the night was highly advantageous to the спешу, many of whom escaped under its cover, who must otherwise have been in our hands. I am -".~y to report, that owing to this same cause, Lieutenant-General Sir Stapleton Cotton was unfortunately...