The space between them was filled with Union and Confederate pickets, fraternizing, joking, roasting corn, and firing an occasional shot at one another.
One glance at Randolph's despatches was enough.
"Take them at once to General Hood," said Bragg.
"Where is he ?" asked Eggleston, with military precision.
Bragg waved his sword towards the east.

It was characteristic of the man that even on active service he carried a short sword, while a pistol, probably loaded, protruded from his belt.

But such was Bragg.

Anyway, he waved his sword.

"Over there beyond the Tahoochicaba range," he said.
"Do you know it ?" "No," said Randolph, "but I can find it." "Do," said Bragg, and added, "One thing more.