From that point they clearly saw the enemy gathered in battle array along the second stream.

Dick, with his glasses, saw the batteries, and could even mark the sun-browned faces of the men.
"Has General Buell come ?" he asked Colonel Winchester.
"He has not.

Not half of our army is here." The answer was made with emphasis and chagrin.

There was a report that Buell did not intend to attack until the following day, when he would have his numbers well in hand.
"Under the circumstances," said the colonel, "we have to wait.

Better get off your horses, boys, and hunt the shade." They rode back and obeyed.