Pemberton must be approaching with the Vicksburg army.

The wary and skillful Johnston had another army, and he could not be far away.

Moreover, this was the heart of the Confederacy and other unknown forces might be gathering.
They felt the greatness of the hour, Grant's daring stroke, and the possibility that he might yet be surrounded and overwhelmed.

Their minds were attuned, too, to other and yet mightier deeds, but they were glad, nevertheless, of a little rest.

The Woodville house was a splendid place, and in the morning they did not feel so much the chill of embarrassment that had been created for them the night before.
Dick went straight to the room of Colonel Woodville, opened the door without knocking, and closed it behind him quickly but noiselessly.
The colonel was propped up in his bed and a tray bearing light and delicate food lay on a chair.