Nothing had escaped his observation; he watched every movement, and noticed every rise and fall in the tide of success.

His silence now indicated that he concurred with the others in his belief that the remains of the Confederate army should withdraw across the Potomac, but his manner indicated complete acquiescence in the decision of his leader.
But in the north of the peninsula the remnants of either side had scarce a thought to bestow upon victory or defeat.

It was a question that did not concern them for the present, so utter was their exhaustion.

As night came and the battle ceased they dropped where they were and sank into sleep or a stupor that was deeper than sleep.
But Dick this time did neither.

His nervous system had been strained so severely that it was impossible for him to keep still.