The two boys started, looked first at each other with hostile glances, which changed the next instant to looks of pleasure and welcome, and then shook hands with power and heartiness.

They could not be enemies.

They were boys together again.
"Why, Dick," exclaimed Harry, "I thought you had gone east to save the Union." "So I have," replied Dick Mason, "but not as far east as you thought.
We've got a big camp down in Garrard County, where the forces of the Kentuckians who favor the Union are gathering.

General Nelson commands us.

I suppose you've heard that you rebels are gathering on the other side of Frankfort in Owen County under Humphrey Marshall ?" "Yes, Yank, I've heard it," replied Harry.