It had been nearly three whole days since the Wolf Pack infiltrated the Rebel Pickets and had taken most of them prisoner. After three days searching for the enemy and now on the run for three more, the Pack was beginning to tire.
Then a cloud of dust was seen on their back trail. Crow watched for a moment and then turning to Stump said, “I guess the Rebs aren"t good losers. I figure we have about thirty minutes before they"re on us. Head for that hill with the brush on it. Let"s see if these Henrys are as good as they say.”
From the top of the hill, Crow and Stump placed sixty men, so each provided covering fire. Ten men were assigned to protect the backside. Thirty men were held in reserve and to watch the horses and prisoners. Close enough so the prisoners could hear, Crow gave the or
