The Southern army, weary of waiting, was eager for battle.

The Northern people, also weary of waiting, demanded that their own troops advance.
As Harry sat with his friends one hot night the word was passed that the Northern army was coming at last.

The Southern scouts had reported that McDowell's whole force was already on the march and was drawing near.
It would attempt the passage of Bull Run.

A murmur ran through the camp of the Invincibles, but there was little talk.

They had already tasted of battle at the fort in the valley, and it was not a thing to be taken lightly.
Harry resolved that he would sleep if he could, but there was no rest for the Invincibles just then.