about one in
the morning
It will instantly kill you . You shall _ not _ fall alive into that creature 's clutches . '' By slow degrees the evening wore on , and night approached -- the last night that remained to them . Felix had decided to make his attempt about one in the morning . The moon was nearly full now , and there would be plenty of light . Supposing he succeeded , if they gained nothing else , they would gain at least a day or two 's respite . As dusk set in , and they sat by the door of the hut , they were all surprised to see Ula approach the precinct stealthily through the jungle , accompanied by two of Tu-Kila-Kila 's Eyes , yet apparently on some strange and friendly message .