five o'clock
Invariably the person so addressed came to a stop . Soon a little group had formed , idling with Judge McGowan . A small boy happening by was commandeered with a message for Pete Wrightman , the deputy sheriff , and shortly Pete arrived out of breath to join the group . At just five o'clock the idlers stiffened to attention . King 's figure was seen to turn the corner of Merchant Street into Montgomery . Head bent , he walked toward the corner of the Bankers ' Exchange , the men on the corner watching him . When nearly at that point he turned to cross the street diagonally .