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THE NIGHT ox THE BULGANAK. 385 dawned, it appeared that the enemy having chap. drawn off was attempting nothing against them. J 1. It is common to attribute great results to care- ful design ; but the truth is, that the Allies owed their prosperous landing and their tranquil march to the forbearance of the Russian commander. The enemy had fallen back to an intrenclied position on the left bank of the Alma, and was there awaiting his destiny. VOL. n. 2 B