"Well, Morris," said the officer, returning his subordinate's salute.
"Lieutenant Price directed me to tell you, sir, that most of the infantry has been withdrawn. We have not sufficient support."
"Yes, I know."
"I am to say that some of our men have been out over the works a hundred yards and report that our front is not picketed."
"Yes."
"They were so far forward that they heard the enemy."
"Yes."
"They heard the rattle of the wheels of artillery and the commands of officers."
"Yes."
"The enemy is moving toward our works."