The general received him eagerly and listened with close attention.
"This man Whitley is trustworthy ?" he said.
"Absolutely.

He has had years of experience on the plains, fighting Sioux, Cheyennes and other Indians, and he has been with me through most of the war so far.

There is probably no more skillful scout, and none with a clearer head and better judgment in either army." "Then, Colonel, we owe him thanks, and you thanks for letting him go.
We'll certainly bring on a battle to-morrow, and we ought to have all our army present.

I shall send a messenger at once to General Buell with your news.

Messengers shall also go to Crittenden, Rousseau, and the other generals.