five o'clock in the afternoon
`` Certainly , '' was the answer . `` Then may I add a military order ? '' `` Yes , if you wish . '' He tore a sheet of paper from his pocket-book and hastily scribbled the following lines : -- `` At five o'clock in the afternoon all troops liable to service are to muster in the churchyard square , bringing with them accoutrements and canteens . The hour for marching will then be stated . `` Von Schranden , _ Landwehr Captain _ . `` To the local administrator . ''