The two men hurried to Thomas, but in a few minutes returned.

Colonel Hertford sprang into the saddle and formed his cavalry on the flank as a screen against the dreaded sweep of Forrest.
There was a lull for a moment in the tremendous uproar, and, Colonel Winchester walking back and forth before his men, spoke to them briefly.
He was erect, pale and handsome, and his words came without a quiver.
Dick had never admired him more.
"Men," he said, "you have never been beaten in battle, but your greatest test is now at hand.

Within a few minutes you will be attacked by a force outnumbering you more than two to one.

But these are the odds we love.

We would not have them less.