The artillery, too, handled with splendid skill and daring, poured a storm along the whole gray front.

The combat deepened to an almost incredible degree.

The cannon were compelled to cease firing because the men were now face to face.

Regiments lost half their numbers and more, but Sheridan still held his ground and the South still attacked.
Dick began to shout with joy.

He saw that the indomitable stand of Sheridan was saving the whole Northern army from rout.