70/91 Then Stuart, the great horseman, rode up and led the troops to meet the return attack for which the Northern forces were massing in their front. Harry saw Stuart as he came, eager as always for battle, his plumed hat shining in the light of the moon, which was now clear and at the full. "What time is it, Hector ?" "Nearly midnight, Leonidas." "And no time for fighting, but fighting will be done. Can't you hear their masses gathering in the wood ?" "I do, Hector. The Yankees, despite their terrible surprise, have shown great spirit. |