eleven o'clock
Thousands of spectators flocked from Annapolis and the vicinity , in vehicles , on horseback , and on foot , to witness the display . Frank was with his company , carrying his knapsack , haversack , tin cup , and canteen , like the rest , and with his drum at his side . He could not but feel a pride in the grand spectacle of which he formed a part . At eleven o'clock , Brigadier-General Foster , commanding the department in Burnside 's absence , passed down the line , accompanied by a numerous staff , and followed by the governor of the state and members of the legislature . They inspected each regiment in turn ; and many were the looks of interest and pleased surprise which the young drummer boy received from officers and civilians . The reviewing party then took its position on the right , the words of command rang along the line , and regiment after regiment , breaking into battalion column , filed , with steady tramp , in superb , glittering array , to the sound of music , past the general and his assistants . No wonder the drummer boy 's heart beat high with military enthusiasm , as he marched with his comrades in this magnificent style , marvelling what enemy could withstand such disciplined masses of troops .