About eight
o'clock
After half an hour 's walking -- it was only half a mile , but the soil was boggy , rendering locomotion difficult -- they reached a humble wayside cabin , which was in some sort a restaurant , and by dint of diplomacy and a promise of speedy payment , they secured a meal to which , despite their disappointment , they did ample justice . Breakfast over , they resumed their fatiguing walk , and reached the mining camp about ten o'clock . Fatigued by their exertions of the previous days and the late hours they had kept , Obed and the boys rose at a later hour than usual . About eight o'clock Obed opened his eyes , and noticed that his two young companions were fast asleep . `` It 's time to get up , boys , '' he said , giving them a gentle shake . The boys opened their eyes , and realized , by the bright sunshine entering the cabin , that the day was already well advanced . `` What time is it , Obed ? ''