three o'clock
At four forty-five the Waffs will advance in three lines to the assault . That 's all , Mr. Wilmshurst . '' The subaltern saluted and withdrew . It was now three o'clock and an hour and three-quarters were to elapse before the battalion went into action . `` Looks as if we 've cornered the beggars , Mr. Wilmshurst , '' remarked the major , when Dudley had communicated the C.O. 's message . `` I suppose they are still there , '' he added . The two officers searched the crest of the hill through their field-glasses .