We've lost the great Jackson, but we'll beat the Yankees yet." Then he let loose a volley of oaths, much after the fashion of the country gentleman of that time, both in America and England.

But Harry only smiled.
"I'm to have command of Jackson's old corps, the second," said Ewell, "and if you're not placed I'll be glad to have you on my staff." "I thank you very much, General," said Harry with great sincerity, "but General Lee has taken me over, because I was with Jackson." "Then you'll have all the fighting you want," said the indomitable Ewell.

"General Lee never hesitates to strike.

But don't be the fool that I was and get your leg shot off.

If anything has to go, let it be an arm.