eleven o'clock
In case you see any force approaching from this side , which is not likely , give warning . Our cavalry ought to be here , but it is n't . If you are called to account when the battle is done , give me as your authority . I take it your brigade will be around here pretty soon , if they make as rapid work all the way as they have made since eleven o'clock . If the cavalry come , you can report to the nearest officer for assignment . '' The two free lances set out now , relieved of all responsibility , and determined to watch the open fields and woods to see that this part of the field was not surprised . The hill to which the general had directed them was farther from the battle than they had yet been , but the work going on to the northeast showed that this would soon be the western edge of the combat if Sherman continued advancing .