Resistance ceased, and they sought safety in flight.
As the result became apparent to the--watchers on the opposite hillside, they vented their pent-up excitement in a yell that made the very ground tremble, and we answered them with a shout that expressed not only our exultation over our victory, but our great relief from the intense strain we had long borne.
We picked up a few prisoners on the battle field, and retired without making any special effort to get any more then, as we knew, that they could not escape us.
We were very tired, and very hungry.

The time for drawing rations had arrived.

Wagons containing bread and mush had driven to the gates, but Wirz would not allow these to be opened, lest in the excited condition of the men an attempt might be made to carry them.

Key ordered operations to cease, that Wirz might be re-assured and let the rations enter.
It was in vain.

Wirz was thoroughly scared.