march at eight in the morning
Julie and Justine were forbidden to go in to see Milly and , altogether , there was quite an estrangement between the two families . The boys however were , of course , constantly together ; and Monsieur Duburg came in as usual , every day or two , for a chat with Captain Barclay . September the fifteenth -- the day of separation -- arrived . They were to march at eight in the morning ; and left home , therefore , at seven . This was so far fortunate that it left less time for the painful adieus . Captain Barclay had a long talk with the boys the night before , repeating all the hints and instructions which he had before given them . It is not necessary to describe the parting .