One o'clock
Twenty minutes later , the water in a large pot hanging over the fire was boiling . Three or four handfuls of tea were thrown in ; and with the fried mutton , cold damper , and tea a hearty meal was made . Then pipes were produced and lighted ; while several of the men , lying down and shading their faces with their broad hats , indulged in a doze . `` One o'clock , '' Reuben said at last , looking at his watch . `` It is time to be moving again . '' The horses were fetched in , the bridles replaced , and the girths tightened . `` Now , which way ? ''