midnight
The boys of Co. . Q were no different from the rest . When they were in active service a more lively , energetic crowd could not be found in the army . They would march from daybreak till midnight , and build roads , dig ditches , and chop trees on the way . They were ready and willing for any service , and none were louder than they in their condemnation when they thought that the officers did not order done what should be . But when lying around camp , with absolutely nothing to do but ordinary routine , they developed into the laziest mortals that breathed . To do a turn of guard duty was a heart-breaking affliction , and the Orderly-Sergeant 's announcement of those who were detailed for the morrow brought forth a yell of protest from every man whose name was called .