half past twelve
No , thank you , I 'll furnish my own string if I decide to adopt the plan . '' After supper had been cooked and eaten , and the dishes washed , all hands gathered around the camp-fire , where they remained until bedtime , which on that particular night was earlier than usual , because all were more or less tired after their active day . It was decided that some one should be left on guard lest they lose their remaining stock . The Professor took the first half of the night , Tad going on at half past twelve and remaining through the rest of the night . Nothing occurred to disturb the camp , for which all hands were thankful . Tents were quickly struck after breakfast and once more the outfit started out on the trail after having discussed the advisability of bearing to the west a little . Their final conclusion , however , was to keep within sight of the gorge .