four o'clock
Lunch was much like breakfast , except that the supply of jam was cut off . The people who arrange these things -- probably the War Office , or Mr Brodrick , or someone -- have come to the conclusion that two pots of jam per tent are sufficient for breakfast and lunch . The unwary devour theirs recklessly at the earlier meal , and have to go jamless until tea at six o'clock , when another pot is served out . The afternoon at camp is perfect or otherwise , according to whether there is a four o'clock field-day or not . If there is , there are more manoeuvrings until tea-time , and the time is spent profitably , but not so pleasantly as it might be . If there is no field-day , you can take your time about your bathe in Cove Reservoir . And a really satisfactory bathe on a hot day should last at least three hours .