The beaten Army of the Potomac preserved its order, it had lost no guns, the brigadiers and the major-generals were full of courage, and it was too formidable to be attacked.

Three hundred cannon of the first class on either side of the river were roaring and crashing, and the moment the Southern troops emerged for the charge all would be sure to pour upon them a fire that no troops could withstand.
General Lee presently appeared riding along the line.

The cheers which always rose where he came rolled far, and he was compelled to lift his hat more than once.

He conferred with Jackson, and the two, going toward the left, met Longstreet, with whom they also talked.

Then they separated and Jackson returned to his own position.