nine o’clock in the evening
Such a man was now this young recruit . And what further harm was there in it ? This , -- that everybody in the future , when Röse should be asked for his testimonials , would shrug his shoulders , thinking : `` This man can not be trustworthy , for he has undergone severe punishment for neglect of duty as a sentinel , and that is a bad sign ! '' Towards nine o'clock in the evening Röse was aroused from his sombre reflections by a rattling of keys at his door . The key turned in the lock , and in stepped the officer on duty , making his round , behind him the guard . Röse jumped up , assumed a rigid military posture , and reported himself . `` Private Röse , sentenced to a fortnight 's confinement for neglect of duty while on guard ! ''