About nine o'clock
But a fresh regiment streamed in , and shortly before it reached the hotel struck up the air of `` God save the king ; '' the window was opened , and the king appeared in a general 's uniform and military cap , grave and quiet ; he affectionately greeted the troops who came at his summons to follow him to the field , and their banners were lowered to their royal leader . The old Hanoverian Hurrah ! burst out so loudly and joyfully that it made the windows clatter , and the king 's heart beat higher , for he could hear that the shout came from the hearts of soldiers who were ready cheerfully to pour out their blood in his defence . About nine o'clock the Senate of the University appeared , headed by the pro-rector , the famous professor of state law , Zachariä ; the black robes adorned with the colours of the different faculties , and the almost priestly appearance of the professors of wisdom , who came to greet their king in the midst of the tumult of war , lent a new charm to the animated changing picture , as they mingled with the brilliant uniforms of the soldiers . The king had received the professors , had worked with the adjutant-generals , and with General Gebser , whom he had appointed commander-in-chief of the army , and he now sat alone in his room . His face was pale and weary from the distress and excitement of the last few days , and from a sleepless night , but indomitable courage and firm determination shone in his eyes . The groom of the chambers opened the door and announced the crown prince .