The Killers Angles: Chapter Summary

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The Killers Angles

Early in the chapter one a spy came to see General Longstreet about the union infantry and their location, how far they are, how fast they are moving, how many men are in the union infantry. General Longstreet came out of his tent with a cigar to talk to the spy. The spy told Longstreet that the union infantry are 200 miles away but soon will reach them if they don’t hurry and be prepared for it. Then one of Longstreet's man doesn't seem to believe the spy at all because the spy speak to General Longstreet as he was just a regular person. After that the spy ask the Longstreet if he have any of the cigar that he smoke lift. Then Longstreet told his man to get the spy a place to stay and give him the cigar and a map. The spy look at the map and show Longstreet where the union infantry are at. The people in the room do not want to believe him at all. The spy said “I come through that picket line in the dark and all. Listen, General, I tell you this: I don’t know what old Stuart is doing and I don’t care, but I done my job and this is a fact. This here same afternoon of this here day I come on the tracks of Union cavalry thick as fleas, one whole brigade and maybe two, and them bluebellies weren't no four hours hard ride from this new spot, and that, by God, is Lord’s …show more content…
He has a strong sense of urgency in him to finish this war before his time. They view him with the attitude of deep respect and speak in hushed tones around him. There are momentary reflections of Jackson's death, and that others, such as Stuart, will die, too “ they talk about Jackson's death”. Lee discusses the spy's news with Taylor and Taylor airily discounts it. Lee decides to send a search party for Stuart if he does not show up by evening. Hill discounts Pettigrew's claim that Union cavalry are at Gettysburg. They are interrupted by the sounds of artillery. Lee rides off to see what's
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