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From the direction of Olmutz in front of them, a group was seen

approaching. And at that moment, though the day was still, a

light gust of wind blowing over the army slightly stirred the

streamers on the lances and the unfolded standards fluttered

against their staffs. It looked as if by that slight motion the

army itself was expressing its joy at the approach of the

Emperors. One voice was heard shouting: "Eyes front!" Then, like

the crowing of cocks at sunrise, this was repeated by others from

various sides and all became silent.