A dangerous foe was there who might sting terribly, and men had learned already that none knew when or whence Jackson might come.
A little more than three weeks after their departure Harry and his friends and the army, except the portion left in garrison at Romney, returned to Winchester, the picturesque and neat little Virginia city so loyal to the South.

It looked very good indeed to Harry as he drew near.
He liked the country, rolling here and there, the hills crested with splendid groves of great trees.

The Little North Mountain a looming blue shadow to the west, and the high Massanutton peaks to the south seemed to guard it round.

And the valley itself was rich and warm with the fine farms spread out for many miles.

Despite the engrossing pursuit of the enemy and of victory and glory, Harry's heart thrilled at the sight of the red brick houses of Winchester.
Here came a period of peace so far as war was concerned, but of great anxiety to Harry and the whole army.