They might have got away had anybody but Jackson been pursuing.

But he gave them no chance.
They were enveloped by cavalry and infantry, and only a few escaped." "Good God!" exclaimed Banks, aghast.
"Nor is that all, sir.

They are close at hand! They will attack you at dawn! They are in full force! Ewell's army has joined Jackson and Jackson leads them all! We must leave Strasburg at once or we are lost!" Shepard's manner admitted of no doubt.

Banks hurried forth and sent officers to question the pickets.

All the news they brought was confirmatory.