Yes, yes, that's one advantage of a small army, isn't it, Colonel? At least we can retreat rapidly! I suppose the force we have is even smaller today than it was yesterday?
REED
I'm afraid so, sir. The morning report showed less than five thousand present and fit for duty!
WASHINGTON
If we only had Lee's seven thousand! But we haven't. You may order the retreat at once, Colonel.
REED
Yes sir, over what route?
WASHINGTON
We'll move across the Acquackonack bridge, and thence to Newark.
REED