Altsheler Joseph Alexander. The Scouts of Stonewall: The Story of the Great Valley Campaign
CHAPTER I. IN THE VALLEY
CHAPTER II. THE FOOT CAVALRY
CHAPTER III. STONEWALL JACKSON’S MARCH
CHAPTER IV. WAR AND WAITING
CHAPTER V. THE NORTHERN ADVANCE
CHAPTER VI. KERNSTOWN
CHAPTER VII. ON THE RIDGES
CHAPTER VIII. THE MOUNTAIN BATTLE
CHAPTER IX. TURNING ON THE FOE
CHAPTER X. WINCHESTER
CHAPTER XI. THE NIGHT RIDE
CHAPTER XII. THE CLOSING CIRCLE
CHAPTER XIII. THE SULLEN RETREAT
CHAPTER XIV. THE DOUBLE BATTLE
CHAPTER XV. THE SEVEN DAYS
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Captain Sherburne told Captain McGee that the invaders were coming, and there was a stir in the ranks of the defenders. The cavalrymen, disciplined and eager, said nothing, but merely moved a little in order to see better along the road over which the enemy was advancing. The original defenders, who were infantry, talked in whispers, despite commands, and exchanged doubts and apprehensions.
Harry walked up and down in front of the warehouse with Captain Sherburne, and both watched the road.
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The men took one look at the flaming face, and broke into a run for the rear guard. Harry saw them in the ranks and then beat up the woods on either side of the road, but saw no more stragglers or deserters. Then he galloped through the edge of the forest and rejoined the general at the head of the command.
