four o'clock
For the last three years he and his brother had acted as guides to the same two men who were now in the Meije hut . `` We are a strong party , but it is impossible . Before I could walk a yard from the door , I would have to lend a lantern . And it is after four o'clock ! The water is frozen in the pail , and I have never known that before in August . '' `` Very well , '' said Linforth , turning over in his blankets . It was warm among the blankets and the straw , and he spoke with contentment .