nearly four o'clock
I do n't know what else should make me tremble all over as I am doing ; I seem to _ hear _ the rift somehow . For God 's sake stop . Just let 's sit down a minute till I try something . '' `` But 's it 's now nearly four o'clock , '' said Kenrick in a querulous tone , as he halted and pulled out his watch , holding it close to his face to make out the time . `` An hour more and all daylight will be gone , and with it all chance of being saved . Surely , we 'd better press on . That 's _ uncertain _ danger , but to stop is certain -- '' `` Certain death , '' whispered Power .