two o'clock
When the enemy falls back , I expect , above all , the cavalry to do their duty , and to act with great courage . The foe must find out , that on retreating he can not get out of our hands unhurt . And now , forward ! The battle begins at two o'clock ! '' He spurred his horse , and galloped again toward the troops . With a serene face and joyful eyes he rode along the front . `` Boys , '' he shouted , `` cook your dinners quickly , do not burn your mouths , and do not eat your soup too hot ; but when you have eaten it , then it is time for cooking a whipping soup for the French . ''