While the French Army was hastening towards Rivoli, Marshal Von Wumze of the Holy Roman Empire was observing the French Cavalry that had appeared in front of his troops through a telescope.
"Didn't we chase them away yesterday?" Von Wumze muttered, "How come they're back?"
Chief of Staff Pence said, "Perhaps the French aim to stick close to us continuously, disrupting our movements. Should we chase them away again?"
Von Wumze pondered for a moment and shook his head: "No, we already lost a Cavalry Captain chasing them away yesterday. Let them loiter here; they can't possibly pose a threat to our main force. Order the troops to hasten the march—we must reach the Rivoli Plateau today!"
Chief of Staff Pence had a troubled look: "That might be difficult. There's a lot of snow in the valley; it will affect marching speed."
