In the morning youth had reasserted itself, both physically and mentally.

His doubts and apprehensions were gone.
The unconquerable Army of Northern Virginia was merely marching again to fresh triumphs.
Although Hooker now understood Lee's movement, and was pushing more troops forward on his side of the Rappahannock, the Southern general, with his eye ever on his main object, did not cease his advance.
He had turned his back on Washington, and nothing, not even formidable irruptions like that of Pleasanton, could make him change his plan.
The calls from the Valley of Virginia became more frequent and urgent.
Messengers came to Lee, begging his help.

Milroy at Winchester, with a strong force, was using rigorous measures.

The people claimed that he had gone far beyond the rules of war.

Jackson had come more than once to avenge them, and now they expected as much of Lee.
They did not appeal in vain.