midday
Then I turned and told Umslopogaas what had passed , a tale at which he only shrugged his great shoulders , handling his axe as though he were minded to try its edge upon some of these `` Dark-lovers , '' as he named the Amahagger people because of their nocturnal habits . Meanwhile Ayesha gave certain orders . Then she came to me and said , `` These men march at once , three thousand strong , and by dawn will camp on the northern mountain crest . At sunrise litters will come to bear you and those with you if they will , to join them , which you should do by midday . In the afternoon marshall them as you think wise , for the battle will take place in the small hours of the following morning , since the People of Lulala only fight at night . I have said . '' `` Do you not come with us ? ''