three o’clock in the morning
Say your prayer , and sleep in God 's presence . There is yet nothing to fear . Ortiz and Lopez Navarro are watching every movement . '' But at three o'clock in the morning , the quiet of their rest was broken by sharp bugle calls . The stars were yet in the sky , and all was so still that they thrilled the air like something unearthly . Antonia started up , and ran to the roof . Bugle was answering bugle ; and their tones were imperative and cruel , as if they were blown by evil spirits .