nearly nine o'clock
Not another living creature was in sight when the first witnesses came running to the spot . Both Truman and Todd could swear to that . In the morning , therefore , the orderly came with the customary compliments to say to Captain Wren that the post commander desired to see him at the office . It was then nearly nine o'clock . Wren had had a sleepless night and was in consultation with Dr. Graham when the summons came . `` Ask that Captain Sanders be sent for at once , '' said the surgeon , as he pressed his comrade patient 's hand . `` The major has his adjutant and clerk and possibly some other officers .