five o'clock
A large fire blazed in front of his bivouac , which threw its long light on the group ; where , even in a fleeting glance , I recognized General Gazan , and Nansouty , the commander of the Cuirassiers of the Guard . `` What hour is it ? '' said the Emperor to Duroc , who stood near him . `` Almost five o'clock , Sire . '' `` It is darker than it was an hour ago . Maison , where is Bernadotte by this ? -- at Domberg , think you ? ''