"And maybe I could help a little," said another that he knew to be Happy Tom's. But their voices, like those of the colonels, were weak. Still he had positive proof that they were alive, and, as his heart gave a joyful throb or two, he stepped into the glade. There was enough light for him to see Colonel Leonidas Talbot, and Lieutenant-Colonel Hector St. Hilaire, sitting side by side on the grass with their backs against the earthly wall, very pale from loss of blood, but with heads erect and eyes shining with a certain pride. St. Clair and Langdon lay on the grass, one with an old handkerchief, blood-soaked, bound about his head and the other with a bandage tightly fastened over his left shoulder. Beyond them lay a group of soldiers. "Good evening, heroes!" said Harry lightly as he stepped forward. He was welcomed with an exclamation of joy from them all. "We meet again, Harry," said Colonel Talbot, "and it is the second time since morning. I fancy that second meetings to-day have not been common. We have the taste of success in our mouths, but you'll excuse us for not rising to greet you. We are all more or less affected by the missiles of the enemy and for some hours at least neither walking nor standing will be good for us." "Mohammed must come to all the mountains," said St. Clair, weakly holding out a hand. Harry greeted them all in turn, and sat down with them. He was overflowing with sympathy, but it was not needed. "A glorious day," said Colonel Leonidas Talbot. "Truly," said Harry. "A most glorious day," said Lieutenant-Colonel Hector St. Hilaire. "Most truly," said Harry. "An especially glorious day for the Invincibles," said Colonel Talbot. "The most glorious of all possible days for the Invincibles," said Lieutenant-Colonel Hector St. Hilaire. There was an especial emphasis to their words that aroused Harry's attention. "The Invincibles have had many glorious days," he said. "Why should this be the most glorious of them all?" "We went into battle one hundred and forty-seven strong," replied Colonel Talbot quietly, "and we came out with one hundred and forty-seven casualties, thirty-nine killed and one hundred and eight wounded. We lay no claim to valor, exceeding that of many other regiments in General Lee's glorious army, but we do think we've made a fairly excellent record. Do you see those men?" He pointed to a silent group stretched upon the turf, and Harry nodded. "Not one of them has escaped unhurt, but most of us will muster up strength enough to meet the enemy again to-morrow, when our great general calls." Harry's throat contracted for a moment. "I know it, Colonel Talbot," he said. "The Invincibles have proved themselves truly worthy of their name. General Lee shall hear of this." "But in no boastful vein, Harry," said Colonel Talbot. "We would not have you to speak thus of your friends."