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advanced a step, and offered me his hand. I am glad to make your acquaintance, Captain, he said; then he added with a smile, I doubt, however, if you are equally pleased at making mine. Delighted, General, I assure you, was my reply, though the incident to which I am indebted for this honour was rather rough. What was that? My horse was shot and fell with me. That is a pity, and the thing was unfortunate. But war is altogether a rough business. I am disposed to agree with Franklin, Captain, that there never was a good war, or a bad peace. But we will not discuss this vexed question-you are Captain Longbow, I believe. Yes, sir. Of Colonel Jackson's command? Of the command which engaged you the day before yesterday. General Patterson smiled. I see you are reticent, and it is a good habit in a soldier. But I know that Colonel Jackson commanded, and from his boldness in opposing me with so small a force, he must be a man of nerve and ability. He has t