ten o'clock
The scouts reported commotion in the village , but its cause could not be determined . Undoubtedly they knew of the presence of the force from the north . Camp was made for the night , and when morning came it was evident that the Kurabus had been deserted by their allies , the Tuolos and the Illyas . Early in the morning the advance was begun , and before ten o'clock a messenger from the Kurabus was taken , and he was brought before the Professor . `` Why have you been fighting us ? '' asked the Professor . `` My people thought you were trying to kill us . ''