six o'clock
When he looked out of the window again they were paler and more distant . He had no intention of going back to bed . He was restless and felt himself surrendering more and more to the grip of presentiment . It was still early , not later than six o'clock , when Bateese came in with his breakfast . He was surprised , as he had heard no movement or sound of voices to give evidence of life anywhere near the bateau . Instantly he made up his mind that it was not Bateese who had uttered the mysterious words of a few hours ago , for the half-breed had evidently experienced a most uncomfortable night . He was like a rat recently pulled out of water .