27/44 Doubtless they were hid from his view by the hills. "We have the greater numbers but our infantry are coming up slowly and, besides, the enemy has the advantage of interior lines." "And the morning wanes," said Dick. "I thought we'd make a grand rush and sweep over 'em!" "Oh, these Johnnies are tough. There's not much marching over the other by either side in this war." A heavy battle of cannon and rifles, with no advantage to either side, went on for a long time. |