Moreover, they were two to one, in strong positions, and with a much superior artillery.

As he looked he saw one of the Virginia regiments reel back before the attack of much greater numbers and retreat in some disorder.

The victors came on, shouting in triumph, but in a few minutes their officers rallied them, another Virginia regiment rushed to their relief, and the two, united, hurled themselves upon the advancing enemy.

The Union troops were driven back with great loss, and Harry noticed that the fire from their two great batteries was weakening.

He could not keep from shouting in joy, but he was glad that the sound of his voice was drowned in the thunder of the battle.
General Jackson had no orders for him at present, and Harry watched with extraordinary fascination the battle which was unrolling itself in film after film before him.