The question as to whether or not the noises were coming from cavalry or infantry was shortly determined when Hardee's men emerged from the woods and attacked the rear of Smith's division with bullets streaming through the air and a big Rebel Yell.
Turning to Smith, John Gurley posed the question, "Are they infantry?"
Smith replied: "yes, captain, and lots of them; go take command of those two regiments (that Gurley had formed into battle line of his own accord), lead them into the fight, check the enemy for a few minutes, till I get our men in line, then fall back to the main body."
Captain Gurley executed the order in the face of an overpowering foe and galling fire. Then fell back as directed and fought with his comrades until night, maintaining their ground.
Sure Saved the General's Horse. --Old Secesh
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