Dick, after General Grant rode on, felt as if a sudden thrill had run through the whole army.

He saw men rising from the earth and tightening their belts.

He saw gunners gathering around their guns and making ready with the ammunition.

He knew the remains of Grant's army were about to march upon the enemy, helping the Army of the Ohio to achieve the task that had proved so great.
Sherman, McClernand and other generals now passed among their troops, cheering them, telling them that the time had come to win back what they had lost the day before, and that victory was sure.

They called upon them for another great effort, and a shout rolled along the line of willing soldiers.
Sherman's whole division now raised itself up and rushed at the enemy, Dick and his comrades in the front of their own regiment.