eight o'clock
But I shall be in a fright , now , every time you come . '' `` We have brought two of our men with us , '' Harvey said , `` and they are scouting round , so we shall hear if another rocket goes up ; and , even if the person who let it up suspects that the last was seen , -- as he might do from our having left so suddenly , -- and tries some other plan to warn the enemy , we can trust our men to fire a shot and so give us warning in time . We have told the groom not to take the saddles off the horses , as we may stop but a short time . '' At eight o'clock a disturbance was heard outside , and Jake entered the room , dragging with him by main force the young planter . `` What is the meaning of this ? '' Mr. Jackson asked , as they rose from their seats in surprise . `` Me tell you , sar , '' Jake answered .