Take food in your saddle bags and don't neglect your arms." He turned instantly to give orders to others and Harry and Dalton mounted and rode, proud of their trust, and resolved to fulfill it.
Evening was coming as they left the army, and disappeared among the woods.

They had only the vague direction given by Jackson, derived probably from reports, brought in by other scouts, but it was their mission to secure definite and exact information.
"You know this country, George, don't you ?" asked Harry.
"I've ridden over all of it.

They say that Shields with a large part of McDowell's army is approaching the valley through Manassas Gap.

It's a long ride from here, Harry, but I think we'd better make for it.

This horse of mine is one of the best ever bred in the valley.