"Look!" They saw the flag of the Union break out above its dome, the beautiful stars and stripes, waving gently in the light breeze.

A spontaneous cheer burst from the Union soldiers, and the bitter hearts in the sealed houses grew more bitter.
The army was now pouring in by every road and Colonel Winchester and his staff sought quarters.

They were on the verge of exhaustion.

All their clothing was wet and they were discolored with mud.

They felt that they were bound to have rest and cleanliness.
The victorious troops were making their camp, wherever they could find dry ground, and soon they were building the fires for cooking.