Messenger. The second of January.
Gen. Lee. What number of men in the whole attack was killed? did you learn?
Messenger. About sixty killed and wounded.
Gen. Washington. Have you any thing further to communicate?
Messenger. Nothing, sir, but to inform you they are all in good spirits, and desire reinforcements, and heavy artillery may be sent them as soon as possible.
Gen. Washington. That be our business—with all despatch. You may for the present withdraw. Serjeant!
Enter Serjeant.
Serjeant. I wait your order, sir.
Gen. Washington. See that the Messenger and his horse want for nothing.
Serjeant. I shall, sir.