After the field marshal's departure it appears that we are within sight of the enemy and must give battle.

Buxhowden is commander in chief by seniority, but General Bennigsen does not quite see it; more particularly as it is he and his corps who are within sight of the enemy and he wishes to profit by the opportunity to fight a battle 'on his own hand' as the Germans say.

He does so.

This is the battle of Pultusk, which is considered a great victory but in my opinion was nothing of the kind.