His greatest qualities, strength and courage in the face of disaster, were now about to shine forth.

His countenance showed no alarm.

He rode among the men cheering them to renewed efforts.

He strengthened the weak places in the line that his keen eyes saw.

He infused a new spirit into the army.
His own iron temper took possession of the troops, and that core of resistance, desperate when he came, suddenly hardened and enlarged.
Dick felt the change.