about six o'clock in the evening
And what a superb view one enjoys from its summit . To the east lies the bailiwick of Numedal ; On the west , the Hardanger and its magnificent glaciers ; down at the base of the mountain , the winding valley of Vesfjorddal between Lakes Tinn and Mjos , Dal , and its miniature houses , and the bright waters of the Maan leaping and dancing merrily along through the verdant meadows to the music of its own voice . To make the ascent Joel was obliged to leave Dal at five o'clock in the morning . He usually returned about six o'clock in the evening , and Sylvius Hogg and Hulda always went to meet him . As soon as the primitive ferry-boat landed the tourists and their guide a cordial greeting ensued , and the three spent yet another pleasant evening together . The professor still limped a little , but he did not complain . Indeed , one might almost have fancied that he was in no haste to be cured , or rather to leave Dame Hansen 's hospitable roof .