three in the morning
`` The Tuolos , Kurabus and Illyas have all united and are now on the big river . '' `` When did you last see them ? '' He held up his fingers to indicate the time , and the Professor called to Will : `` Do you know what time he means ? '' Will soon interpreted the sign to mean three in the morning . `` If they have not been separated it is a sign that they intend to continue the fight , '' said John . `` I suggest , '' replied the Professor , `` that we call a council of the principal men in the tribes , and let them fully understand what our aim and desires are , and thus unite the four tribes in a bond of unity . This is a most opportune time . ''