three o'clock
Yet , even Major Parr , who was no fool and who was far more enlightened than many , spoke of a Mohican Sagamore as `` this wild beast , '' and seriously advised me to keep him `` full fed and properly flattered ! '' `` Yes , sir , '' I repeated , saluting , and almost inclined to laugh in his face . So I first made requisition for the lang rifle , then reported to my captain , although being on special detail under Major Parr 's personal orders , this was nothing more than a mere courtesy . The parade already swarmed with our men mustering for inspection ; I met Lieutenant Boyd , and we conversed for a while , he lamenting the impossibility of making a boating party with the ladies , being on duty until three o'clock . And : `` Who is this new guest of Mrs. Bleecker ? '' he asked curiously . `` I understand that you are acquainted with her .