His shattered arm had been amputated near the shoulder, and the report spread through the army that he was sinking.

Just after the victory, Lee, with his wonted greatness of soul, had sent him a note that it was chiefly due to him.

Jackson, although in great pain, had sent back word that General Lee was very kind, "but he should give the praise to God." The deep religious feeling was no affectation with him.

It showed alike in victory and suffering.

It was a part of the man's being, bred into every fiber of his bone and flesh.
As soon as the news of Hooker's escape across the Rappahannock had been told, Harry and Dalton asked leave of Stuart to visit General Jackson.
It was given at once.