When it settled back it lay in scattered masses and three dark figures lay with it, motionless and silent.

He shuddered and looked away.
The edge of the wood was now lined with Southern infantry, and on their right flank was a numerous body of cavalry.

Officers were waving their swords aloft, leading the men in person to the charge.
"The attack will be heavy here," said Colonel Winchester.

"Ah, there are our guns firing over our heads.

We need 'em." The Southern cannon were more numerous, but the Northern guns, posted well on the hill, refused to be silenced.