I'm goin' on with you to General Jackson, an' I'm goin' to help him fight the Yankees." Harry was silent, but when they galloped up to the Pomeroy house, Billy was nearly asleep.
The door sprang open as they approached, and the figure of the stalwart woman appeared.

Harry knew that she had been watching there every minute since they left.

He was touched by the dramatic spirit of the moment, and he said: "Mrs.Pomeroy, we bring back to you the most gallant soldier in Stonewall Jackson's army of the Valley of Virginia.

He led us straight to the Gap where we were able to learn the enemy's movements, a knowledge which may save the Confederacy from speedy destruction.

We bring him back to you, safe and unharmed, and sleeping soundly in his saddle." He lifted Billy from the saddle and put him in his mother's arms.
"Billy's a hero, Cousin Eliza," said Dalton.