One, broad of shoulders, middle-aged and sturdy, was Longstreet.

The others more slender of figure were the two Hills.
The major generals came forward eagerly to meet Jackson, and they also had friendly greetings for his young aide.

Lee handed them glasses of milk which they drank thirstily.
"You'll find an aide of mine in the next room," said General Lee to Harry.

"He's a little older than you are but you should get along together." Harry bowed and withdrew, and the aide, Charlie Gordon, gave him a hearty welcome.

He was three or four years Harry's senior, something of a scholar, but frank and open.