twelve o'clock
They were very anxious about her , though Mr. Gracewood declared that she suffered only from exhaustion , and that rest would restore her . The lieutenant read the order I had brought to him , and we left the Castle , so as not to disturb Ella . By this time I was willing to believe I was tired myself . I thought it must be nearly daylight , and was surprised when the officer told me it was only twelve o'clock . It seemed to me that I had lived a whole year since sundown . I was invited to sleep in the lieutenant 's tent , and I did sleep there in good earnest till long after sunrise the next morning , when a soldier called me . `` We are about ready to start , Phil , '' said Mr. Jackson .