The Star of Gettysburg - A Story of Southern High Tide by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
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galloped here as straight and fast as I could."
A faint smile passed over Jackson's face. "You were lucky to make the exchange of horses," he said, "and you have done well. The enemy comes and our days of rest are over. Do you know anything of Captain Sherburne and his troop?" "Captain Sherburne, under the urgency of pursuit, scattered his men in order that some of them at least might reach you with the news of General McClellan's crossing. I was the first detached, and so I know nothing of the others." "And also you were the first to arrive. I trust that Captain Sherburne and all of his men will yet come. We can ill spare them." "I truly hope so, sir." "You need food and sleep. Get both. You will be called when you are needed. You have done well, Lieutenant Kenton." "Thank you, sir." Harry, saluting again, withdrew. He was very proud of his general's commendation, but he was also on the verge of physical collapse. He obtained some food at a camp fire near by, ate it quickly, wrapped himself in borrowed blankets, and lay down under the shade of an oak. Langdon saw him just as he was about to close his eyes, and called to him: |
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