He was dressed in a fine gray uniform, precise and neat.
Such was Robert Edward Lee, and Harry thought him the most impressive human being upon whom he had ever looked.
"General Jackson," said General Lee, "this is a fortunate meeting.

You have saved the Confederacy." General Jackson made a gesture of dissent, but General Lee took him by the arm and they went into the house.

General Jackson turned a moment at the door and motioned to Harry to follow.

The boy went in, and found himself in a large room.

Three men had risen from cane chairs to meet the visitor.