It was a military miracle, for our loss was only eight killed and seventeen wounded." "I am sorry Houston is among the wounded." "His ankle-bone is shattered.

He is suffering much.

I was with him when he left the field and I was delighted with his patience and dignity.

The men crowded around him.

They seized his bridle; they clasped his hands.
'Have we done well to-day, General?
Are you satisfied with us ?' they cried.
"'You have covered yourselves with glory,' he answered.