He had learned long since that the spy was an uncommon man, much above most of those who followed his calling.
"It gives me a similar feeling of detachment," he said, "but we know just the same that they're going to fight again tomorrow, and that we'll probably be in the thick of it.

I hope, Mr.Shepard, that our victory yesterday marks the beginning of the end." "I think it does, Mr.Mason.

If we clean up the valley, and we'll do it, Lee's flank and Richmond will be exposed.

He'll have to come out of his trenches then, and that will give Grant a chance to attack him with an overwhelming force.

The Confederacy is as good as finished, but I've never doubted the result for a moment." "I've worried a little at times.