About four o'clock in the afternoon
He could see their intrenchment , and the tents and ruder quarters behind it . He could see the standards , many of them without meaning to him , the detachments on duty and watchful , the horsemen coming and going , and now and then a column in movement . He could hear the shouting , and he knew the meaning of it all -- the final tempest was gathering . About four o'clock in the afternoon , Phranza entered the room , and going to his master 's right hand , was in the act of prostrating himself . `` No , my Lord , '' said the Emperor , reaching out to stay him , and smiling pleasantly , `` let us have done with ceremony . Thou hast been true servant to me -- I testify it , God hearing -- and now I promote thee . Be as my other self .