eight in the morning
`` Mr. Overton , '' said Hal 's superior officer , when they reached the boat , `` you will find berths in the cabin of the boat . Get into one of them and sleep until breakfast-time unless you are called earlier . I will now make myself responsible for the watch along the river . '' It was full breakfast-time , at eight in the morning , therefore , when one of the soldiers touched Hal on the shoulder . `` Captain Foster 's compliments to Lieutenant Overton , who is directed to report on deck to the captain . '' `` Mr. Overton , '' announced the superior officer , as soon as his `` youngster '' appeared on deck , `` I am going up to the camp for the day , unless you send me word that I am needed . I have just breakfasted , and the cook of this craft will take your orders as to your own breakfast . ''