four in the morning
_ -RSB- During the night all preparations were made for a quick transfer of the main force to the east . Works were thrown up very ostentatiously during the afternoon , in their position on the west of the village , and it was obvious to the trained eye of John , who was constantly observing the movement in the village , that they were bringing the warriors to the side facing these preparations . John , together with Muro and Uraso , crept up close to the line of breastworks , during the night , and satisfied themselves the Illyas were deceived as to the point of attack . Shortly before four in the morning the warriors marched out , making a wide detour to the right , and within an hour were close to the east line , and carefully concealed . The plan was for the men under Muro to commence the attack , as soon as it was light enough to see plainly , and the firing of four guns was to be the order for the rush on the part of the main force . All awaited the signal with impatience . Soon the firing was heard , and instantaneously , as though expecting it , the Illyas were seen rushing through the village to the western line .