He could hear his comrades speak, their voices coming in an under note, and now and then they discussed the result.

They agreed that Sumter was bound to fall.

The Union fleet could bring it no relief, and such a continuous rain of balls and shells must eventually pound it to pieces.
They ate and drank after dark.

They had food in abundance and delicacies of many kinds from which to choose.

Charleston poured forth its plenty for its heroes, and in those days of fresh young enthusiasm there was no lack of anything.
"The Yankees hold out well," said Langdon, "but I'm willing to bet a hundred to one that nobody sleeps in that fort tonight.