The cavalry were not available that night, and the brigade would march on foot save for the officers.

Harry was back on his horse, and St.Clair and Langdon were beside him.

The colonels, Talbot and St.Hilaire, sat on their horses at the head of the Invincibles, the first regiment.
"What is it ?" said Langdon to Harry.

"Have you brought this night march upon us ?" "I have, and we're going to strike the Yankees before dawn at Hertford," replied Harry to both questions.
"I like the nights for rest," said Langdon, "but it could be worse; I've had four hours' sleep anyway." "You'll have no more this night, that's certain," said St.Clair.

"Look, General Jackson, himself, is going with us.