Under Fire: A Tale of the Shenandoah Valley — page 172: what you’re looking at

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SHERIDAN EXCITED. 165 The eyes of all the Loyal Tigers were turned upon the coming horseman. 7 ‘Teetotal thunder! who’s that comin’, as though the devil had histed him ??’’ : Thus cried out one of Bluff’s troopers, as he craned — his long neck and peered sharply at the coming horse- man. Louder, deeper, more shrill grew the cheers. Hats and caps were waved, guns brandished, and general enthusiasm prevailed. ‘“Holy angels! it’s Sheridan!’ cried one of the rangers, with an emphasis that was felt. ‘“Sheridan, by the powers!”? _ ‘“Hats off, lads! Let’s give the general a rouser!’’ cried ‘‘Loyal Mose,’’? as the Federal commander dashed down toward them. ‘“Aip, hip, hurrah!’ Such a stentorian shout went up from near five- score throats as to shake the tree-tops. : Sheridan noticed the troop of rangers, with their blue tunics and wide-rimmed hats—they attracted him—and he galloped down to their front and drew rein. ‘“Boys, we are not going to retreat any farther. — This is a disgrace; it never stould have happened. We are going back to camp—back to Cedar Creek!’ The rangers listened while the Union commander talked rapidly to them, emphasizing his remarks with sharp gesticulations. | ‘That’s ther talk, gin’ral, we won’trun. We'll foller yer to Hades ef ye say so.”’ “Well go back!’’ cried Sheridan, ‘‘back to our cainps. We will get a twist on the traitors that'll make them squirm. ‘hey are plundering our camps now, and won’t expect much fight from you, but I tell you we’ll win this battle yet—I tell you we will.”’ “Vou bet! That’s ther talk!’ ‘““My men have not been affected by the stampede, CS) Poe aay mae ae wigs | (elo Mm GE IC Y@) S<ate a (ere)