Their forces had been increased a third, and there was a fresh outburst of courage and vigor.

But Grant ordered no more attacks at present.

After the men had eaten and rested a little, picks and spades were swung along a line miles in length.

He was fortifying his own position, and it was evident to his men that he meant to stay there until he won or was destroyed.
Dick was conscious once more of a sanguine thrill.

Like the others, he felt the strong hand over him, and the certainty that they were led with judgment and decision made him believe that all things were possible.
Yet the work of fortifying continued but a little while.