about two o'clock
Another trip was made the next day to the wreck , and as the party were able to devote the whole of their strength to the work of breaking up the vessel , they got out a larger quantity of wood than on the previous day , including several of the timbers , which , sawn through , would make the ribs of their proposed vessel . As the day drew on , the weather gave signs of changing . Tom had intended remaining until even a later hour than before , for as the doctor had promised to keep a fire blazing on the beach , the voyage could be performed as well during the dark as the day-time . But , about two o'clock the wind began to get up , and the ocean , hitherto shining like a mirror in the rays of the sun , was seen to be rippled over with wavelets , which gradually increased in size , while the dash of the water against the weather side of the wreck sounded louder and louder . `` We shall have it blowing strong before night , Mr Desmond , '' observed Jerry ; `` and I am thinking it would be prudent if Mr Rogers were to order us to shove off , and to make the best of our way to the shore . '' Desmond reported what Jerry had said to Tom , who at once saw the wisdom of the advice . The timber which had been got out was forthwith fastened together .