The Northern advance was delayed once more, and Jackson with his staff and a large part of his force moved to Winchester, the town that he loved so much, and around which he had won so much of his glory.

His tent was pitched beside the Presbyterian manse, and he and Dr.Graham resumed their theological discussions, in which Jackson had an interest so deep and abiding that the great war rolling about them, with himself as a central figure, could not disturb it.
The coldness of the weather increased and the winds from the mountains were often bitter, but the new stay in Winchester was pleasant, like the old.

Harry himself felt a throb of joy when they returned to the familiar places.

Despite the coldness of mid-November the weather was often beautiful.

The troops, scattered through the fields and in the forest about the town, were in a happy mood.