It had disappeared, horse, foot and guns, and Harry now knew that the long row of camp fires in the night had been a show, but only a brave show, after all.
The whole Southern army awoke and poured down the slopes.

Yes, Milroy, not believing that he was strong enough for another battle, had gone down the valley.

He had fought one good battle, but he would reach Banks before he fought another.
The Southern troops felt that they had won the victory, and Jackson sent a message to Richmond announcing it.

Never had news come at a more opportune time.

The fortunes of the South seemed to be at the lowest ebb.