The sun rose precisely as had been laid down in the programme, and precisely where he expected it would rise.
It was clear enough that he was not moving to the south; and, satisfied that he was in no danger of stumbling upon Richmond, his courage increased, and he plodded on till he discovered a small village--or what would be called such in Virginia--though it contained only a few houses.
As he still wore the uniform of the United States army, he did not deem it prudent to pass through this village; besides, he was terribly perplexed to know what station it could be, and what had become of Fairfax.

Though he must have passed through the country before, it did not look natural to him.
Leaving the railroad, he took to the fields, intending to pass round the village, or conceal himself in the woods till he could go through it in safety.

After walking diligently for so many hours, Tom was reminded that he had a stomach.

His rations on the preceding day had not been very bountiful, and he was positively hungry.

The organ which had reminded him of its existence was beginning to be imperative in its demands, and a new problem was presented for solution--one which had not before received the attention which it deserved.
In the fields and forest he found a few berries; but all he could find made but a slight impression upon the neglected organ.