You'll find enough to interest you." The same sudden inspiration of common-sense that had flashed upon Captain Bennett, in encountering the snake now raised him to the level of this emergency.

He comprehended that the volley they had received had emptied every Rebel gun.

The distance was so short that the enemy could be reached before they had time to re-load.

But no time must be lost in attempting to form, or in having the order regularly given by the Colonel.

He sprang toward the enemy, waving his sword, and shouted in tones that echoed back from the cliffs: "Attention, BATTALION! Charge bayonets! FORWARD, DOUBLE-QUICK, MARCH!" A swelling cheer answered him.