The individuals comprising our party had every reason to make a similar examination on the morning after our stay in this town, and to express many thanks at the gratifying result.
On reaching the only hotel at Lebanon, long after dark, we found the public room occupied by a miscellaneous assemblage.

It was easy to see that they were more happy than otherwise at the defeat which our arms had sustained.

While our supper was being prepared we made ready for it, all the time keeping our eyes on the company.

We were watched as we went to supper, and, on reaching the table, found two persons sitting so near our allotted places that we could not converse freely.
After supper several individuals wished to talk with us concerning the recent events.

We made the battle appear much better than it had really been, and assured them that a company of cavalry was following close behind us, and would speedily arrive.