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As the French continue their advance over the hill, they realize too late that Maitland's Guards Division is on the reverse of the slope, lying down unseen in the grass, waiting for the French.

Wellington calls out to him: " Now, Maitland!

Now is your time!

" The Guards stand up and at point-blank range fire volley after volley at the French column.

The Imperial Guard withdraws, defeated, amid great consternation.

Napoleon and Ney attempt to rally the broken army, but to no avail.

French morale collapses and a general retreat begins, as Wellington gives the signal for a general advance.