five o'clock
The pontonners will set to work on them when it is dark . I fancy the real attack will be through Champigny , and that on the other side will be more of the nature of a false alarm ; so we will go with the main force . There are some strong batteries erected in the loop which will prepare the way for us and a big train of field-guns . The troops will begin to cross at early daylight , so we ca n't do better than remain where we are until five o'clock . Then we will go and take our place near one of the bridges and slip across as soon as we see an opportunity . With such a mass of troops to move , there are sure to be delays in bringing the regiments up , and the first that occurs , we will slip in and get over . The men may as well lie down at once and get a good night . ''