That lay along a hill-side green,

Bivouacked. Fires were made, and then

Coffee was boiled; a cow was coaxed

And killed, and savory roasts were seen;

And under the lee of a cattle-pen

The guard supped freely with Mosby’s men.

The ball was bandied to and fro;

Hits were given and hits were met;

“Chickamauga, Feds—take off your hat”

“But the Fight in the Clouds repaid you, Rebs”