Things continue to change by the moment. Lee learns that some of Ewell's men are on the scene and preparing to attack the Union right. While this seems like a good opportunity to let Heth attack again on the Union left, Lee is not sure whether to proceed. Not knowing the strength of his enemy, Lee holds Heth back. However, when he hears of Reynolds' death and of the progress of Ewell's forces on the Union right, he changes his mind.
What follows is a rapid mix of chaos, confusion, and success. There is no clear news from Ewell as to how his men are doing, Hill is surprised at the resistance he is meeting, Heth is wounded, and Lee tells Hill to tend to himself and Heth. Things look bad, and then Pender's courier comes with news that the enemy is falling back.
But Lee also sees Union forces forming on Cemetery Hill, and he does not want them to keep the high ground. Lee orders artillery fire, orders Ewell to take Cemetery Hill if practicable, but warns Ewell not to take on a superior force.
Longstreet arrives, and the two discuss the events so far. Both agree things are almost perfect now, but this is where the conflict comes up. Lee feels this is the perfect place to battle the Union Army. Longstreet thinks it's the perfect chance to swing around the enemy and cut them off from Washington. In the midst of this discussion, Lee realizes that Ewell's men have not attacked Cemetery Hill yet, and his frustration mounts.
Longstreet leaves to check on his men, but not before Lee acknowledges that Longstreet's spy was right. Longstreet says nothing. Lee looks toward the battle, remembers how everyone called him the King of Spades at Richmond, and is determined to fight an offensive battle here.
