nearly noon
The surgeons had as much work as they could get through , cutting off arms and legs , setting broken limbs , and binding up flesh wounds . Such are the horrors of war ! How many might be added ere long to the number of the killed and wounded ! It was nearly noon when the captain exclaimed , `` Here comes a breeze ! Trim sails , my lads ! '' The men flew to the braces . The canvas blew out , and the frigate began slowly to move towards her antagonist .