ten o'clock
Zaki had made no reply . He could scarcely understand his master 's repugnance to making matters safe , when another blow would have done so , but it was not for him to blame . They travelled all night and , when the moon rose , were able to get along somewhat faster ; but its light was now feeble and uncertain . As soon as day broke , they rode fast , and at ten o'clock had left behind the range of hills , stretching between the wells of Abu Klea and Jebel Sergain . `` We ought to be safe now , '' Gregory said , as they dismounted . `` At any rate , the horses must have a rest . We have done over forty miles . ''