The staffs of the two generals had withdrawn out of ear shot, but Harry noticed that Ewell did much the greater part of the talking, his head cocked on one side in that queer, striking manner.

But Harry knew, too, that the mind and will of Jackson were dominant, and that Ewell readily acknowledged them as so.
The conference did not last long.

Then the two generals shook hands again and Ewell sprang upon his horse.

Jackson beckoned to Harry.
"Lieutenant Kenton," he said, "ride with General Ewell to his camp.
You will then know the way well, and he may wish to send me some quick dispatch." Harry, nothing loath, was in the saddle in an instant, and at the wish of General Ewell rode by his side.
"You have been with him long ?" said Ewell.
"From the beginning of the campaign here, sir." "Then you were at both Kernstown and McDowell.

A great general, young man." "Yes, sir.