The thought of danger passed away for the moment.

He saw all around him the eager faces of men, and horses that seemed just as eager.

Dust and dirt flew beneath the thudding hoofs, and the dust and floating smoke together made a grimy cloud through which they galloped.
They passed around still further on the flank.

They seemed, for a few minutes, to be leaving the battle, which was now at its height, the Southern artillery still holding the road and presenting an unbroken front.
Dick saw a flash of water and then the whole troop thundered into the creek, almost without slackened rein.

Up the bank they went, and with a wild shout charged upon the Southern infantry.