Crook shall take his two divisions and hold the north bank of Cedar Creek, and later on Crook shall be the first to strike.
Gentlemen, we've won one victory, and I know that all of you appreciate the value of a second and a third.

The opportunity of the war lies here before us.

We can uncover the entire left flank of the Confederacy here in Virginia, and who knows what will follow!" He looked up, his eyes glowing and his confidence was communicated to them all.

They were mostly young men and they responded in kind to his burning words.

Sheridan knew that he could command from them the utmost fidelity and energy, and he uttered a little exclamation of confidence.
"I shall consider the victory already won," he said.
The generals left for their commands, and Sheridan again thanked Colonel Winchester, Dick and Shepard.
"I recommend that all three of you take some rest," he said, "you won't have much to do this morning." They saluted, mounted and rode back.