Pemberton, I'm sure, will retreat to Vicksburg, but Johnston, if he can prevent it, won't let his army be shut up there.

Still, they may not be able to communicate, and if they should Pemberton may disobey the far abler Johnston and stay in Vicksburg anyhow.

At any rate, I think we're sure to march at once on Vicksburg." A figure approaching in the dusk greeted Dick with a shout of delight.
Another just behind repeated the shout with equal fervor.

Warner and Pennington had come, unharmed as he had expected, and they were exultant over the victory.
"Come over here," said Warner to Dick.

"Sergeant Whitley has cooked a glorious supper and we're waiting for you." Dick joined them eagerly, and the sergeant received them with his benevolent smile.