This section is from the book "The Corner Cupboard; Or, Facts For Everybody", by Robert Kemp Philp. Also available from Amazon: The Corner Cupboard; or Facts for Everybody.
The Watches.
The First Watch was from sun-set to the third hour of the night. The Second, or Middle Watch, was from the third hour to the sixth. The Third Watch, or Cockcrow- ing, was from the sixth hour to the ninth. The Fourth, or Morning Watch, was from the ninth hour to sun-rise.
 
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