We were the foot cavalry, just as we used to be; and, do you know, that Cajun band was along with our brigade, as lively as ever.

The Yankees had heard of our coming, but late.

They had already built forts around Winchester, but they didn't dream until the last moment that a big force from Lee's army was at hand.

Their biggest fort was on Applepie Ridge, some little distance from Winchester.

We came up late in the afternoon and had to rest a while, as it was awful hot.