We'll go back to Jackson as fast as we can.

You're a bright boy, Harry." He dropped a hand affectionately on Harry's shoulder, then gave the order to the men and they turned their horses' heads toward the army.
At the same time they saw with their own eyes the complete withdrawal of the Union troops, and the proud Virginians were satisfied.

It was no defeat.

It was merely a parting by mutual consent, each moving at the same instant, that is, if the Yankees didn't go first.
They galloped back over the frozen road, and Captain Sherburne admitted once more to himself the truth of Harry's suggestion.

Already the twilight was coming, and again it was heavy with clouds.