Harry thought he saw Jackson's eyes glisten again, but he was not sure.
The crash of the battle increased fast.

The Southern troops had no artillery, but as the Northern charge came nearer the crest their bullets ceased to fly over the heads of their enemies, but struck now in the ranks.

The ridges were enveloped in fire and smoke.

A fresh Southern regiment was thrown in and the valiant Northern charge broke.

The brave men of Ohio and West Virginia, although they fought desperately and encouraged one another to stand fast, were forced slowly back down the slope.
Harry and a half dozen others beside him heard Jackson say, apparently to himself, "The battle will soon be over." Harry knew instinctively that it was true.