nearly five o'clock
There was no more exploring that day . They did not dare get too far away from their hidden home , fearing lest the boys might come upon them unawares . Every boat on the lake in the vicinity was regarded with suspicion . But it was not until nearly five o'clock that Hazel came in with the report that the launch was heading across the upper end of the island , evidently making for the dock visited by it earlier in the day . After reaching the landing , Captain Baker went up to the farmhouse alone . With his companions he had been searching along the lake the greater part of the afternoon for information about the `` Red Rover , '' but without result . It was therefore with some misgivings that he once more knocked at the door of the farmhouse .