three in the morning
Horrocks shrugged his shoulders ; he was not to be drawn . There was a moment 's silence after this , which was at length broken by `` Poker '' John . `` Of course , Horrocks , '' he said , `` we shall carry out your instructions to the letter . At three in the morning , failing your return or news of you , I set out with my ranch hands to find you . And woe betide those black devils if you have come to harm . By the way , what about your men ? '' `` They assemble here at ten .