They were following Milroy and that commander, wily as well as brave, was pressing his men to the utmost in order that he might escape the enemy who, he was sure, would pursue with all his power.

He knew that he had fought with Stonewall Jackson and he knew the character of the Southern leader.
Sherburne brought his horses through a defile into the valley and his men, now mounted, led the pursuit.

Jackson in his eagerness rode with him and Harry was there, too.

Behind them came the famous foot cavalry.
Thus pursuer and pursued rolled down the valley, and Harry exulted when he looked at the path of the fleeing army.

The traces were growing fresher and fresher.