midnight
The soldiers in the fort lay on their arms , and Fernando slept none . With anxious face he went the rounds of the fort , occasionally watching through an embrasure the ship beyond and the circling shells . During the night , three more of their number were killed and six wounded , while as yet they had done the enemy no hurt . Shortly after midnight , the firing grew slower and an hour later ceased altogether . Morning dawned slowly , and the flag still floated over the badly battered fort . A sullen , gloomy silence had fallen over the officers and men . They watched the enemy , who at daylight began to warp the ship in a little nearer , that her guns might be more effective .