about ten o'clock
I also presumed to offer one to Sergeant Pinto , who accepted it , saying that bread and brandy warmed the heart . We felt quite happy , and no one suspected the horrors the day was to bring forth . We thought the Russians and the Prussians were seeking us behind the Gruna-Bach ; but they knew well where we were . And suddenly , about ten o'clock , General Souham , mounted , arrived with his officers . I was sentry near the stacks of arms , and I think I can now see him , as he rode to the top of the hill , with his gray hair and white-bordered hat ; and as he took out his field-glass , and , after an earnest gaze , returned quickly , and ordered the drums to beat the recall . The sentries at once fell into the ranks , and Zébédé , who had the eyes of a falcon , said : `` I see yonder , near the Elster , masses of men forming and advancing in good order , and others coming from the marshes by the three bridges . We are lost if all those fall upon our rear ! ''