about four o'clock
But each felt fully the presence of the other and knew that the battle could not be delayed long . Dick , in his anxiety and excitement , fell asleep . The heat and the waiting seemed to overpower him . He did not know how long he had slept , but he was awakened by the sharp call of a trumpet , and when he sprang to his feet Warner told him it was about four o'clock . `` What 's up ? '' he cried , as he wiped the haze of heat and dust from his eyes . `` We 're about to march , '' replied Warner , `` but as it 's so late in the day I do n't think it can be a general attack .