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`` When found , he was in a sadly reduced condition , partly from loss of blood through wounds , but chiefly from want of food , of which , in the excess of his grief , he could not be prevailed on to partake . '' `` A similar case of strong attachment happened under my immediate notice , '' remarked Mr. Lee , after a moment 's silence . `` General L. had a horse with him in camp of which he was exceedingly fond , and to the training of which he had given particular attention . Every morning , at exactly eight o'clock , this horse came alone to the door of his tent , saddled for use , and stood there ready for his rider to mount . When the general appeared in his uniform , the affectionate animal welcomed him with a loud neigh of delight . `` At last , the noble officer received his death wound , and lay for some days in his tent . It was affecting to see the horse walking up to the door as usual , and , when its master did not appear , to witness its look of anxious solicitude .