four o’clock
When I arrived , it was a dark night , but I was not long in finding out our fellows . They were the 11th Light Dragoons , commanded by my old friend Bowes , and with as jolly a mess as any in the service . `` Before half an hour 's time I was in the midst of them , hearing all about the campaign , and telling them in return about my convoy , dilating upon the qualities of the wine as if I had been drinking it every day at dinner . `` We had a very mellow night of it ; and before four o'clock the senior major and four captains were under the table , and all the subs , in a state unprovided for by the articles of war . So I thought I 'd be going , and wishing the sober ones a good-by , set out on my road to join my own party . `` I had not gone above a hundred yards when I heard some one running after , and calling out my name . ``` I say , Monsoon ; Major , confound you , pull up . '