Doubtless he had told Dr.Graham that he would never let the Federals take Winchester, and he had come to apologize for his mistake.

Harry was not at all surprised.

In fact, as he came to know him thoroughly, he was never surprised at anything this strange man and genius did.
Harry's surmise was right.

Jackson was torn with emotion at being compelled to abandon Winchester, and he wanted to explain how it was to the friend whom he liked so well.

He had thoughts even yet of striking the enemy that night and driving him away.