three o'clock
The thunder rolled southward , and the lightning went with it . In the darkness he heard Bruce fumbling somewhere near . Then a match was lighted , and he saw his comrade looking at his watch . `` Pretty near three o'clock , '' he said . `` Nice shower , was n't it ? '' `` I rather expected it , '' replied Langdon carelessly . `` You know , Bruce , whenever the snow on the peaks is so white -- '' `` Shut up -- an ' let 's get a fire !