One o'clock
The former led the way to the far side and there stood quietly in the half light . Hal and Chester took their places beside him . As time passed other men appeared in the tent and Hal and Chester were surprised to see that some were officers of high rank ; but neither lad said anything aloud . Came the voice of a sentry without : `` One o'clock and all 's well ! '' A moment later the apathy that had gripped the interior of the tent where the conspirators were assembled disappeared . General Pombrey addressed the others . `` I am glad to see so many of you here to-night , '' he said earnestly .