about four P.M.
That it lasted as long as it did speaks volumes in favor of the material of which our future soldiers are to be made . As I rode slowly from the line and scene of actual battle , of which I had had enough , I became disheartened . We had men in plenty -- there were thousands on every side -- but in what condition ! There was no appearance of fear among the men I saw at about four P.M. -LRB- I can only guess the time , for my watch had stopped -RRB- , but abundant evidence of false confidence and still more of the indifference of men who feel they have done all that should be required of them and are utterly fagged out . Multitudes , both officers and privates , were lying and lounging around waiting for their comrades to finish the ball . `` For instance , I would ask a man to what regiment he belonged , and he would tell me . '' ` Where is it ? ' ''