The following morning he started to join his command.

He had scarcely got out of town, when he met his men returning in panic from the front and also heard heavy firing to the south.

He immediately ordered the cavalry at Winchester to be deployed across the valley to stop the stragglers.

Leaving members of his staff to take care of Winchester and the public property there, he set out with a small escort directly for the scene of battle.

As he met the fugitives he ordered them to turn back, reminding them that they were going the wrong way.
His presence soon restored confidence.