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A third fell , and then the others ran into the woods , hiding themselves behind the trees . The result was decisive enough to satisfy the riders , and they went off at a lively gallop . The work of that day was done ; and though they saw other skulkers , they were not again attacked . At five o'clock in the afternoon they reached the vicinity of Jamestown , the capital of Fentress County . They could not help learning , both from sights and sounds , that there was great excitement in the village . A convenient and partially wooded hill lay on their right , which they decided to ascend . This elevation commanded a complete view of the village and its surroundings ; and they witnessed the approach of General Crittenden 's army .