eleven o'clock
Entering the village they purchased some fish from the fishermen , and asking a few careless questions about the garrison , found that it was composed of 150 men , and that extreme precautions were taken against surprise . The gates were never opened save to allow parties to pass in and out , when they were instantly closed and the drawbridge raised . Only ten of the garrison at a time were ever allowed to leave the castle , and these must go out and come in together , so that the gates should not be opened more than twice a day . `` They generally come out , '' the man said , `` at eleven o'clock and go in at four ; at eleven o'clock all with corn , wood , and other stores for the castle must present themselves , so that the drawbridge need only be lowered at those times . The governor , Sir John Morris , swears that he will not be caught asleep as were those of Linlithgow and Castle Douglas . I fear , '' he concluded , `` that we of Dunottar will be the last in Scotland to be free from the English yoke . '' `` That is as it may be .