five o'clock
Manila is situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay . From there to the island it is nearly thirty miles . Her little boat was driven forward on its journey by an easterly wind that gently swelled the tiny sails . She reached the island at five o'clock that afternoon and was given a royal welcome by the Spanish soldiers . Marie gave them the morning paper containing the news of Dewey 's prospective arrival . She asked permission to take part in the fight . Marie was a favorite with the Spanish garrison .