Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 1, Fremantle Summary

Fremantle wakes much earlier than he would like, only roused by the prospect of watching a battle. Fremantle eats breakfast with the other foreigners in camp then takes a tour of the battlefield from the day before. Fremantle continues on to Lee's headquarters where the generals are discussing the strategy for the day. Fremantle watches the discussions with interest, thinking of the discussion he had with the commanders the night before about the possibility of England's help and the South coming under English rule once more. Fremantle stops Sorrel to get information. Sorrel informs him that there will most likely be no action for several more hours. Sorrel also tells them that Lee has sent out scouts in search of Stuart. Fremantle joins Longstreet where he is talking to General Hood...