The battle increases now and draws deeper and deeper into the woods. Jimmie Rogers, a companion of Henry's cries in pain, and Wilson and Henry go to get water from a nearby stream. While looking for this stream, they find a spot from which they can see the battle unfold. He hears his general talk about shifting around soldiers. It is said that there is need for an officer, and Henry's regiment, the 304th, is said to “fight like a lot 'a mule drivers”. They think the men don't need leadership. Henry and Wilson are totally shocked, for they think their regiment is invincible. The general then says that most of his regiment is said to be killed in a coming attack. They do not share this, but keep it to themselves, retaining a quiet resignation.
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