about three in the afternoon
Catch any of them throwing torches around promiscuously now ; no one ever touched the fire so that the sparks flew , but half a dozen pairs of anxious eyes followed the course they took , and speculation arose as to the chances of their doing any damage . During the morning another trial spin was taken , with Colon again in his place , and pulling a strong oar . Brad and Fred both declared that the crew was coming on famously , and would be able to give a good account of themselves when the time arrived to meet their old rivals of Mechanicsburg . Along about three in the afternoon the wagon arrived . As the tents had been taken down , and all the camp things well packed , it took but a short time to load up . Then the wagon started , escorted by the eight fellows who could not find places in the boat . The crew gave them a cheer for a send-off , and received as loud a salute in return .