This line had already been reconnoitred.
"1914"
John French, Viscount of Ypres
We reconnoitred for some time, and distinctly observed them to draw up in solid lines.
"An Impartial Narrative of the Most Important Engagements Which Took Place Between His Majesty's Forces and the Rebels, During the Irish Rebellion, 1798. Including very interesting information not before made public. Carefully collected from authentic lett"
John Jones
I landed, drew my own canoe to shelter, and reconnoitred.
"Montlivet"
Alice Prescott Smith