Lana observed the coalition's works across the ferry crossing.
His Chief of Staff was also holding binoculars, looking through them and said, "Attacking will result in heavy losses, right?"
"Yes. But we are France's National Guard; we are not afraid of losses," Lana answered resolutely.
The Chief of Staff spoke again, "The enemy is really strange. Why don't they demolish the bridge? Could be a trap..."
"Trap or not, we'll find out once we go there. The enemy didn't destroy the bridge; as French soldiers, how can we not try to seize it? Prepare to attack!"
The Chief of Staff asked, "Shall we open fire?"
"Open fire," Lana ordered with a determined expression.
The Chief of Staff immediately signaled the Artillery, and soon thunderous sounds of cannon fire began.
Lana drew his sabre, turned to the military band, and said, "Beat the attack drum; the first battalion, follow me."
