nearly five o'clock
I do n't care about going on shore before dark , '' replied Christy . The passenger was greatly interested in the sea-gardens , and for more than an hour he gazed through the clear water at the sea-plants on the bottom , and at the many-colored fishes that were swimming about in the midst of them . He was desirous of using up the time until he could have the covert of the friendly darkness . He looked at his watch , and found it was nearly five o'clock . `` What time is it high tide , David ? '' he asked . `` Five o'clock , sir . ''