ackson had, loved
Winchester. He did not know what was in Lee's mind, but he hoped that a
blow would be struck at Milroy before they began the great invasion of
the North.

Culpeper was a tiny place, a court house and not much more, but now its
eager and joyous citizens welcomed a great army. Although Hill and
his corps were yet back watching Hooker, fifty thousand veterans were
gathered at the village. Soon they would be seventy thousand or more,
and Culpeper rejoiced yet again. The women and children--the men were
but few, gone to the war--were never too tired to seek glimpses of the
famous generals, whom they regarded as their champions. Stuart, in his
brilliant uniform, at the head of his great cavalry command, appealed
most to the young, and his gay spirit and frank manners delighted
everybody. They paid little attention to the Northern cavalry and
infantry on the other side of the Rappahannock, knowing that Hooker's
main army was yet far away, and feeling secure in the protection of Lee
and his victorious army.

Harry slept heavily that night, wearied by the long ride. He, Dalton
and two other young officers had been assigned to a small tent, but,
taking their blankets, they slept under the stars. Harry seldom cared
for a roof now on a dry, warm night. He had become so much used to
hardships and unlimited spaces that he preferred his blankets and the
free breezes that blew about the world. It was a long time after the
war before he became thoroughly reconciled to bedrooms in warm weather.

He was aroused the next morning by Dalton, who pulled him by his feet
out of his blankets.

"Stick your head in a pail of water," said Dalton, "and get your
breakfast as soon as you can. Everything is waiting on you."

"How dare you, George, drag me by the heels that way? I was marching
down Broadway in New York at the head of our conquering army, and
millions of Yankees were pointing at me, all saying with one voice:
'That's the fellow that beat us.' Now you've spoiled my triumph.
And what do you mean by saying that everything is waiting for me?"

"Our army, as you know, is spectacular only in its achievements, but
to-day we intend to have a little splendor. The commander-in-chief is
going to review Jeb Stuart's cavalry. For dramatic effect it's a chance
that Stuart won't miss."

"That's so. Just tell 'em I'm coming and that the parade can begin."

Harry bathed his face and had a good breakfast, but the