The sun was already going down the western heavens, and behind them in the Wilderness the first shadows were gathering.
Jackson's troops were filled with confidence and exultation.

As they formed for battle among the trees and bushes they too talked, and with the freedom of republican troops, who fight all the better for it, they chaffed the young officers, especially the aides, as they passed.
Harry received the full benefit of it.
"Sit up straight in the saddle, sonny.

Don't dodge the bullets!" "You haven't told the Yanks that we're comin'." "Will me that hoss if you get shot.

I always did like a bay boss." "Tell old Hooker that we jest had to arrange a surprise party for him." "Tell 'em to make way there in front.

We want to git into the fuss before it's all over." "Tell Old Jack I'm here and that he can begin the battle." Harry smiled, and sometimes chaffed back.