The slopes and the valley gave back a continuous crash of rolling thunder.

Heavier and heavier grew the bank of smoke over and against the forest.

It was impossible to see what was going on there, but Harry had no doubt that the Northern regiments were massing themselves for the attack.
The youth remained with Colonel Talbot, being held by the latter to carry orders when needed to other points in the fort.

St.Clair and Langdon were kept near for a similar use and they were crouching in the same trench.
"If everything happens for the best it's time it was happening," said Langdon in an impatient whisper.

"These shells and cannon balls flying over me make my head ache and scare me to death besides.