He had made a name for judgment and dash in the Indian wars on the border.

Men spoke of him as a soldier, prompt to obey his superior and ready to take responsibility if his superior were not there.

Harry knew that Jackson expected much of him.
He saw a rather slender man with wonderfully bright eyes that smiled much, a prominent and pronounced nose and a strong chin.

When he took off his hat at the meeting with Jackson he disclosed a round bald head, which he held on one side when he talked.
Jackson had risen from the log as Ewell rode up and leaped from his magnificent horse--his horses were always of the best--and he advanced, stretching out his hand.

Ewell clasped it and the two talked.