They are extremely simple; our main attack will be directed against the enemy's left flank; the troops selected for this service will cross at the lower ford early to-morrow night.

Our own movements will depend altogether upon the success of Johnston's advance.

Chambers will be up sometime to-night, and will hold a position at rear of the centre in reserve.

Is this sufficiently clear ?" "Do we cross the bridge ?" "Not until Johnston informs us his assaulting column is in touch with the enemy." "There is no absolute hour set ?" "No; that will depend upon the arrival of Chambers.

And now, gentlemen, we will adjourn to the dining-room." They passed out, evidently in the best of humor, and I could hear them chatting and laughing in the hall.