seven o'clock
Gregory then went again to the officer who was acting as quartermaster . `` I have been speaking to the General , '' the latter said . `` You will mess with the staff . The dinner hour is seven o'clock . I am sure you will soon feel at home . '' Gregory now strolled through the camp . The troops were in little mud huts , of their own construction ; as these , in the heat of the day , were much cooler than tents .