five in the afternoon
Climbing this , they obtained a good view of the enemy 's stockade and camp behind it . At that moment a roar of voices was heard , and hostile scouts poured out from the camp . The object of the expedition , however , had been attained ; and the soldiers retired rapidly , without casualties . At five in the afternoon the officers assembled at Colonel Burroughs 's quarters . Here the details of the work were explained to them . They were to fall in at eight o'clock , and deliver the attack between nine and ten . The Maxims were to follow in rear of the infantry , and no other guns were to be taken .