In a few minutes all the field officers were down, and the only Captain that remained untouched took command of the regiment, shouting to Harry Glen at the same moment to take command of the two companies on the right, whose Captains, and Lieutenants had fallen.

Two guns escaping from the crush at the extreme right, had galloped down, and opened gallantly to assist the regiment.

Almost instantly horses and men went down under the storm of bullets.

An Aide broke through the cedars behind.
"Fall back--fall back, for God's sake!" he shouted.

"The Rebels have got around the right, and will cut you off." "Fall back, boys," shouted the Captain in command, "but keep together, listen to orders, and load as you go." The same instant he fell with a ball through his chest.
"Sergeant Glen, you're in command of the regiment, now," shouted a dozen voices.
The Lieutenant of the battery--a mere boy--ran up to Harry.