eight o’clock
Both men were soon on their feet , and began to make a vigorous clearance of the ruins , beneath which they found that their arms , cooking utensils , and other property , had sustained little injury . `` By-the-by , what o'clock is it ? '' asked the captain . `` It must be eight o'clock , at least , '' said Ben Zoof , looking at the sun , which was a considerable height above the horizon . `` It is almost time for us to start . '' `` To start ! what for ? ''