But none was made.

This was more fortunate for us.

I cannot understand what withheld the enemy from an assault.
"On Tuesday suddenly came the order to re-cross the river.

It was a stormy and dreary night, and so, of course, favorable to our purpose.
The maneuver was executed in silence, and with commendable expedition.
The rebels appeared to have no suspicion of General Burnside's intentions.

The measured beat of our double quick was drowned by the fury of the storm, and with minds relieved, though bodies drenched, we once more found ourselves with the river between us and our foes.
Nothing was left behind.
"Here we are again, but not all of us.