about ten o'clock
Then you wo n't be suspected . But I ca n't say a word more till I have had breakfast . '' 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 .