However, he was also aware that Marshal Soult's apparently unsupported corps was nearby, on the Carrión River, and before beginning his retreat he wished to make a strike against Soult.
Marshal Soult's apparently unsupported corps was nearby. This was on the Carrión River. He was also aware this. This was however. He wished to make a strike against Soult. This was however. He was beginning his retreat. This was however.