Lee had sent word to Jackson that he might do what he could, and that he might draw to his help also a large division under Ewell.

The news spread through the army and there was a great buzzing.

Young Virginia was eager to march against any odds, and Harry was with them, heart and soul.
Nor were they kept waiting now.

The news had scarcely spread through the army when they heard the crack of carbines in their front.

The cavalry of Ashby, increased by many recruits, was already skirmishing with the vanguard of Banks.