He seemed insensible to weariness.
It was now full morning, wintry and clear.

The small population of the village and people from the surrounding country, intensely Southern and surcharged with enthusiasm, were bringing hot coffee and hot breakfast for the troops.

Jackson permitted them to eat and drink in relays.
As many as could get at the task helped to load the wagons.

Little compulsion was needed.

Officers themselves toiled at boxes and casks.
The spirit of Jackson had flowed into them all.
"I've gone into training," said Langdon to Harry.
"Training?
What kind of training, Tom ?" "I see that my days of play are over forever, and I'm practicing hard, so I can learn how to do without food, sleep or rest for months at a time." "It's well you're training," interrupted St.Clair.