seven o'clock
In one of the recitation halls , Frank and his comrades spread their blankets on the floor , put their knapsacks under their heads , and slept as soundly after their wearisome journey as they ever did in their beds at home . Indeed , they seemed to fall asleep as promptly as if by word of command , and to snore by platoons . The next morning the rain was over . At seven o'clock , breakfast ; after which the regiment was reviewed on the Academy parade . Then Frank and a squad of jovial companions set out to see the town , -- taking care to have with them an intelligent young corporal , named Gray , who had been there before , and knew the sights . `` Boys , '' said young Gray , as they sallied forth , `` we are now in Queen Anne 's city , -- for that , I suppose you know , is what the word Annapolis means . It was the busiest city in Maryland once ; but , by degrees , all its trade and fashion went over to Baltimore , and left the old town to go to sleep , -- though it has woke up and rubbed its eyes a little since the rebellion broke out . ''