Let it not be said that good men dread the approach of an American army.
"Officers and soldiers, your duty has been nobly done.

For this I thank you." The battle had been won, but the victorious army was in jeopardy.

They had less than three days' rations, and there were great difficulties in the way of procuring a further supply.

The rainy season had made the roads impassable for all but horsemen.
Still there was the river.

But the Big Sandy was now swollen beyond its banks, and the rapid current was filled with floating logs and uptorn trees.