two
o'clock
Farrell 's shop was closed and locked , and we halted there merely long enough to water our animals . The road was now clear to the river , although we passed numerous footmen wearily trudging westward . These were army riffraff , however , few being in uniform . By two o'clock we were on the banks of the Delaware , and a half-hour later , I swung down stiffly from the saddle in front of Arnold 's headquarters on High Street . He was an officer I never greatly liked , with his snapping eyes and arrogant manner , but he was courteous enough on this occasion , questioning me after reading the despatch , and offering me a glass of wine . `` You look tired , Major , and must rest before you start back . I shall have my report ready by sundown . ''