Chamberlain, now without the horse, must walk back to his men on his injured foot, which is burning like fire. He manages to overcome his pride and asks for help when Lieutenant Frank Haskell approaches him. Haskell kindly gets him some chicken, eyes Chamberlain with respect, and mentions he recognized Chamberlain's name. Chamberlain eats one piece of chicken and gives the other two to his men.
Tom returns, glum. He recounts the terrible conditions at the hospital and tells Chamberlain that Kilrain is dead. It wasn't his wounds; his heart just gave out.
At that moment, the battle starts with an artillery barrage. Everyone ducks for cover, and Chamberlain notes that he "had been under artillery before but never like this." He huddles against the ground and falls asleep. Chamberlain continues to wake and sleep, with everything having a surreal nature to it.
