As I hear it, Crittenden and Zollicoffer are afraid that our general will advance to the river an' cut off these supplies.

So they mean to attack us as soon as they can.

If I may venture to say so, Mr.Mason, I'd advise that you and Lieutenant Warner get as good a rest as you can, and as soon as you can." They ate a hearty supper and being told by Major Hertford that they would not be wanted until the next day, they rolled themselves in heavy blankets, and, pointing their feet toward a good fire, slept on the ground.

The night was very cold, because it was now the middle of January, but the blankets and fire kept them warm.
Dick did not fall to sleep for some time, because he knew that he was going into battle again in a few days.

He was on the soil of his native state now.