He did not know that it was a part of a complicated plan, that Lee and Jackson, although yet apart, were now beginning their celebrated work together.

Near Richmond, Northern prisoners saw long lines of trains moving north and apparently crowded with soldiers.
For Jackson, of course! And intended to help him in his great march on Washington! But Jackson hung a complete veil about his own movements.
His highest officers told one another in confidence things that they believed to be true, but which were not.

It was the general opinion among them that Jackson would soon leave in pursuit of Fremont.
The pleasant camp by the Shenandoah was broken up suddenly, and the men began to march--they knew not where.

Officers rode among them with stern orders, carried out sternly.

In front, and on either flank, rode lines of cavalry who allowed not a soul to pass either in or out.