Finding themselves worse frightened than hurt the men did halt and turn back.

Many of those who had run ten miles got back in time to redeem their reputation as gallant soldiers before night.
When Sheridan got to the front he found Getty and Custer still holding their ground firmly between the Confederates and our retreating troops.
Everything in the rear was now ordered up.

Sheridan at once proceeded to intrench his position; and he awaited an assault from the enemy.

This was made with vigor, and was directed principally against Emory's corps, which had sustained the principal loss in the first attack.

By one o'clock the attack was repulsed.