about ten o'clock
The entrance of the young Texans now caused a change in the topic of conversation . `` I have learned when that party start . '' he said . `` They are making their final preparations to-night , and will break camp in this morning early enough to make Twenty-mills Creek for their first night 's halt -- probably about ten o'clock . '' `` Do you propose to go ahead of them ? '' asked Pond . `` No ; it will be more easy and safe to fellow their trail .