"From headquarters," and he thrust out a dispatch, "I'm ordered to return with your detachment." Snatching the dispatch from the man's hand Morrison ran his eye over it--then started visibly.
"Orderly! Report to Harris double-quick.

Recall the men.

Sound boots-and-saddles.

Then bring my horse--_at once!_ Any details ?" he asked peremptorily of the courier.
"Big battle to-morrow," the man answered.

"Two gunboats are reported coming up the river and a wing of the Rebel army is advancing from Petersburg.