Night was now close at hand, but Bath was still many miles away.

It was colder than ever, but the wagons had not yet come up and there were no rations and tents.

Only a few scraps of food were left in the knapsacks.
"Ride to Captain Sherburne," said General Jackson to Harry, "and tell him to go forward with his men and reconnoiter." "May I go with him, sir ?" "Yes, and then report to me what he and his men find." Harry galloped gladly to the vanguard, where the gallant young captain and his troop were leading.

These Virginians preserved their fine appearance.

If they were weary they did not show it.