He had already seen many Kentuckians in the army of Thomas and he knew that they would be numerous, too, in that of Crittenden and Zollicoffer.

To some extent it would be a battle of brother against brother.

He was glad that Harry Kenton was in the east.

He did not wish in the height of battle to see his own cousin again on the opposite side.
But when he did fall asleep his slumber was sound and restful, and he was ready and eager the next morning, when the sergeant, Warner, and he were detached for duty in a scouting party.
"The general has asked that you be sent owing to your experience in the mountains," said Major Hertford, "and I have agreed gladly.

I hope that you're as glad as I am." "We are, sir," said the two boys together.