eleven P.M.
I went contrary to an order that had held good while we were out on the campaign , but that we did not suppose was binding there . I went to the post that night to help a fr -- a man who -- who needed money for an immediate journey . No one personated me to my knowledge . '' `` I have the written report of the officer-of-the-day , whom I ordered to inspect your tent , that you were there asleep at eleven P.M. Subsequently I learned that you were away from taps until nearly reveille . '' `` You could have heard that from me , sir , and _ why _ I was gone , if need be . '' And now it was plain that Mr. Lanier was growing angry . This was a point gained by the colonel .