about seven o'clock
They went out together , she carrying the tub . `` God reward you , '' I cried , `` and bring your son safe home ! '' In a minute I was undressed , and , sinking on the bed , I was almost immediately buried in a deep sleep . The next morning I awoke at about seven o'clock . A trumpet was sounding the recall at the corner of the street ; horses , wagons , and men and women on foot were hurrying past the house . My feet were yet somewhat sore , but nothing to what they had been ; and when I had dressed , I felt like a new man , and thought to myself : `` Joseph , if this continues , you will soon be a soldier . It is only the first step that costs . ''