nine o'clock
Accosting the wounded officer with a friendly voice , he assured him of his services , and bade him lean on him . Overcome , the young man , incapable of speaking , accepted his assistance ; but before a conveyance could arrive , for which two men were dispatched , he fainted in his arms . Thaddeus being obliged to join the prince with his prisoners , unwillingly left the young Russian in this situation ; but before he did so he directed one of his lieutenants to take care that the surgeons should pay attention to the officer , and have his litter carried next to the palatine 's during the remainder of the march . When the army halted at nine o'clock , P.M. , preparations were made to fix the camp ; and in case of a surprise from any part of the dispersed enemy which might have rallied , orders were delivered for throwing up a dyke . Thaddeus , having been assured that his grandfather and the wounded Russian were comfortably stationed near each other , did not hesitate to accept the command of the intrenching party . To that end he wrapped himself loosely in his pelisse , and prepared for a long watch . The night was beautiful .