To add to the peril of the situation, the squad they had been pursuing were rallying and being reenforced by their fugitive companions.
"Bad, Tom, bad," said Hapgood, who was puffing and blowing like a porpoise, as he ominously shook his head.
"Follow me!" said Tom, confidently, as he led the way in a direction at right angles with the advance of the party.
Our regiment had reformed again, and soon gave that in front of them enough to do.

The rebels in their rear caused the sergeant's squad no little annoyance; but they continued on their course, loading and firing as they retreated..