He hears that his opponent is encamped three miles higher up on the same stream.

He sends an order back to Lieutenant-Colonel Sheldon, who is left in command at Paintville, to bring up every available man with all possible dispatch, for he intends to force a battle in the morning.
He requires to know the disposition of Marshall's forces, and here the gallant scout, John Jordan, again is of service to him.

While a dozen Confederates were grinding at a mill, they were surprised by as many Union men, who, taking them by surprise, captured their corn, and made them prisoners.

Jordan eyed the miller with a critical eye, and a plan was instantly formed.

The miller was a tall, gaunt man, and his clothes would fit the scout.