How does Henry react when the enemy mounts a second attack? How does he react when he learns that the enemy’s attack has failed?

the enemy attacks again. Masses of troops begin to swell out of the grove on the opposite side of the field. Shells from enemy cannons begin to explode in the grass and trees. The glow fades from the men's eyes. They complain about not having replacements; they groan about aching joints.

Henry is convinced that this is a mistake, and the advancing troops will stop, apologize, and turn around. He is wrong. The assistant returns in a moment with news that the regiment has held. Henry's feeling that doom was imminent turned out not to be true. The general jostles excitedly on his horse. Henry is surprised, relieved and euphoric.