about two o’clock
`` You need n't put that in , if you do n't like . '' I now directed a charge of the cavalry brigade , under Don Asturias Y’ Hajos , that cut them up in fine style . Our artillery , posted on the heights , mowing away at their columns like fun . Victor did n't like this , and got into a wood , when we all went to dinner ; it was about two o'clock then . After dinner , the Portuguese light corps , under Silva da Onorha , having made an attack upon the enemy 's left , without my orders , got devilish well trounced , and served them right ; but coming up to their assistance , with the heavy brigade of guns , and the cavalry , we drove back the French , and took several prisoners , none of whom we put to death . `` Dash that -- Sir Arthur likes respect for the usages of war . Lord , how dry I 'm getting ! ''