"We are unfortunate here in having a division of counsels, while the Yankees have a single and strong head.

We have underrated this man Grant.

Look how he surprised us and took Henry! Look how he hangs on here! We've beaten him on land and we've driven back his fleet, but he hangs on.

To my mind he has no notion of retreating.

He'll keep on pounding us as long as we are here." "That's his way, an' it ought to be the way of every general," growled Forrest.