All the politicians and writers in Washington were clamoring for a battle.

One blow and "Jeff Davis and Secession" would be smashed to atoms.

Harry's young blood flamed at the contemptuous words, but he could not afford to show any resentment.

Yet this was valuable information.

He could confirm Beauregard's belief that an attack would soon be made in great force.
When Harry left them he turned again to the left, as he saw a stretch of country rolling and apparently wooded lying in that direction.