That was Stonewall Jackson's way, and it seemed to be Grant's way, too.
Still unable to sleep, he walked to a better position, where he could see the shimmering dark of the river and the misty heights with their two circles of cannon.

A tall figure standing there turned at his tread and he recognized Colonel Winchester.
"Uneasy at our position, Dick ?" said the colonel, fathoming his mind at once.
"A little, sir, but I think General Grant will pull us through." "He will, Dick, and he'll take this fort, too.

Grant's the hammer we've been looking for.

Look at his record.

He's had backsets, but in the end he's succeeded in everything he's tried.