He found the Invincibles, that is, all who were left alive, stretched flat upon their sides or backs in the orchard.

It seemed to him that St.Clair and Langdon had not moved a hair's breadth since he had seen them there before.

But their faces were not so white now.

Color was coming back.
He put the toe of his boot against Langdon's side and shoved gently but firmly.

Langdon awoke and sat up indignantly.
"How dare you, Harry Kenton, disturb a gentleman who is occupied with his much-needed slumbers ?" he asked.
"General Jackson wants you." "Old Jack wants me! Now, what under the sun can he want with me ?" "He wants you to take some cavalry, gallop to Washington, go all around the city, inspect all its earthworks and report back here by nightfall." "You're making that up, Harry; but for God's sake don't make that suggestion to Old Jack.