about two in the morning
Towards evening the ladies had retired to the sick-room with a view of seeking some repose . Becker , Willis , and the young men bivouacked in the hall , where some mattresses and bear-skins had been laid down . Here it was arranged that , for the common safety , each during the night should watch in turn . But about two in the morning , Ernest had no sooner relieved Fritz than , fatigue overcoming his sense of duty , the poor fellow fell comfortably asleep , and he was soon perfectly unconscious of all that was passing around him . Becker awoke first -- it was broad daylight . `` Where is Willis ? '' he cried , on getting up .