He rubbed his eyes violently and looked around a little bit ashamed.
But two captains older than himself were sound asleep with their backs against trees.
Dick stood up and shook himself violently.

Whatever others might do he must not allow himself to relax so much.

He saw that the sun was slowly descending and that the full heat of the afternoon was passing.

Colonel Winchester had withdrawn somewhat among the trees and he beckoned to him.

Sergeant Whitley was standing beside the colonel.
"Dick," said Colonel Winchester, "colored men have brought us news that Colonel Grierson of our army, with a strong raiding force of nearly two thousand cavalry is less than a day's march away and on the same side of this river that we are.