twelve o'clock
`` I am anxious to know what success George and Sandy have in chasing Cameron , '' Will said , as he disrobed in the dark and tumbled into his bunk , `` but I do n't see how we can help matters any by sitting up . '' No answer came from the bunk occupied by Ed save a prolonged snore , and Will knew that his companion was already in the land of dreams . When Will awoke it was broad daylight and the sun was high in the heavens . Looking at his watch , he was surprised to see that it was after twelve o'clock . In a moment , he heard Ed stirring in his bunk , and then the boy sat up , rubbing a pair of sleepy eyes . `` That was a corker ! '' Will exclaimed .