It was a luxury so penetrating and powerful that it affected him like an opiate.

Such questions as military and moral duty floated swiftly away, and he slept the sleep of youth and a good heart.
Breakfast was almost a repetition of supper.

The army cook prepared and served it, and the Woodvilles remained invisible.

Colonel Winchester informed the young officers that they would remain in Jackson two or three days, and then great events might be expected.

All felt sure that he was predicting aright.