five o'clock
They shot a young cow , and in an incredibly short space tender steaks were broiling over a fire . After dinner all but two went to sleep . They understood well the old maxim that the more haste the less speed , and that the sleep and rest through the hours of the afternoon would make them fit for the long riding that was yet before them . At five o'clock they were in the saddle again , and rode until midnight . The next morning the party separated . The men were to carry the blazing torch throughout the settlements , telling all the Texans that the Mexicans were coming and that they were bringing war with them . But Bowie , `` Deaf '' Smith and Karnes kept on with Ned and Obed .