On the same day, two small-scale battles took place in the Wilderness and Iron Peak County, and both concluded by day's end.
In the Great Wilderness, black-clad light cavalry transported herds of cattle, horses, and wagons laden with spoils, beginning their journey home.
In Shovel Port, notices for public reassurance covered the streets, while the Iron Peak County Infantry Regiment methodically cleaned the battlefield, buried the dead, identified prisoners, and secured supplies. The town's residents, hesitant and uneasy, stepped out of their homes, secretly curious about the "Rebels" singing triumphant songs.
Though separated by distance, the same cheerful laughter resonated within both victorious forces.
However, Winters did not join his men in celebrating. After handing over the cavalry unit to Colonel Seber, Winters rode day and night to return to Revodan.
Two important guests awaited him there.
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