three o’clock in the afternoon
Desaix took in these details at a glance . `` What do you think of the battle ? '' asked Bonaparte . `` I think that this one is lost , '' answered Desaix ; `` but as it is only three o'clock in the afternoon , we have time to gain another . '' `` Only , '' said a voice , `` we need cannon ! '' This voice belonged to Marmont , commanding the artillery . `` True , Marmont ; but where are we to get them ? ''