Harry carried the news to Jackson and saw the general press his thin lips together more closely than ever.

He knew that the hope of destroying Banks utterly was once more strong in the breast of their leader.

The members of the staff were all sent flying again with messages to the regiments to hurry.
The whole army swung forward at increased pace.

Jackson did not know what new troops had come for Banks, but soon he saw the heights south of Harper's Ferry, and the same glance told him that they were crowded with soldiers.

General Saxton with seven thousand men and eighteen guns had undertaken to hold the place against his formidable opponent.
General Jackson held a brief council, and, when it was over, summoned Harry and Dalton to him.
"You are both well mounted and have had experience," he said.