Tyler, who commanded the Northern vanguard, proved himself here, as at Kernstown, a brave and worthy foe.

Infantry and cavalry then uniting, drove back the Northern vanguard, and, for the time being, the Southern rear guard was safe once more.

Yet the two armies were so close to each other that the Northern vanguard skirmished with the Southern rearguard as they passed through the mountains.

"Is the Northern vanguard anywhere near?"