about four o'clock
In a little while , the long line of trees connected themselves at each end , with the land below , and then we saw , a beautiful lake , with its white-capped waves gently driven before the breeze , rippling and dancing in the bright sunlight , like living things of life and beauty . The picture grew larger and larger as we rode , changing into a mighty ocean , with a grand old rocky shore , which appeared to be indented with scores of little bays and bayous , upon the banks of which , grew great live-oaks , their umbrageous tops casting a shade so refreshing , that it was with the greatest difficulty I could be persuaded that the scene was not a reality . I could only console myself , however , with the wish that the boys were along to enjoy it with me ; but they were in Mesilla , and Jerry was so accustomed to sights of the kind , that he merely gave the beautiful picture a passing glance , regarding it as one of the matter-of-course things , to be met with on a trip like ours . We went into camp about four o'clock ; and , just at twilight , the guard that had been stationed back on the road about a quarter of a mile , came riding furiously in , his swarthy face almost white from fright , shouting at the top of his voice , -- '' _ Los Indios ! los Indios ! Los Apaches ! _ '' In an instant the quiet camp became a scene of the utmost confusion .