nearly four in the afternoon
The heat in the meantime was intolerable . The fish was roasted in an `` oven '' he fashioned of the heat-retaining tufa . The mussels were likewise `` steamed '' in their own exuding juices , occupying the large and basin-like sea-shell for the purpose . It was not until nearly four in the afternoon that the wind definitely veered . Grenville had noted the coming alteration that would clear the hill of fumes in time to make all essential preparations for the Dyak watchfulness . His furnace of fire was duly banked , to continue a smoldering glow among the ashes without producing smoke . Elaine had retired within the passage , and the entrance door to this secret hiding-place was adjusted against the rock .