A sudden rush on either flank might not only have cut us off, but cut in behind us and seize that vital point. But it was no light task to get our men to stop. They were under the momentum of their deed. So he had to stifle their momentum. Not without sad interest and service was the return. For many of the wounded had to be gathered up. There was a burden to of the living. Nearly 400 prisoners remained in our hands, two for every man of ours. Shortly, the twilight deepened and we disposed ourselves to meet any new assault that might come from the courage of an exasperation. But the attack was not renewed. Whether that cold steel had