About two o'clock
But in many ways had old Peleg shown them that he was now going to be one of the best friends the boys of Stanhope Troop had ever possessed . He had heard about their intended trip , when he came to town with some produce ; and rather than go back home with some things for which there did not seem to be any sale at the price he wanted , he had come around with his wagon to ask his boy friends to please him by accepting them as his contribution to the cause . They could not disappoint the generous-hearted old man by refusing ; and besides the half-bushel of onions , and double the quantity of new potatoes , looked mighty fine to the lads . About two o'clock , when it seemed that their list was about complete , even though they would doubtless think of a lot of things after it was too late to get them , Paul decided to send for the wagon that was to haul the tents and other things , including blankets for the crowd , brought from various homes to the meeting place , down to the waiting boats . `` I wanted to get Ezra Sexton , but he was busy , '' Jack explained , when he had carried out the errand given into his charge ; `` fact is , I hear , Bobolink , that Ezra came early this morning with an order from the professor , and took all those big cases away in his two wagons . '' `` Well , that was quick work now , was n't it ? '' grumbled Bobolink ; `` reckon I wo n't ever have a chance to see what was inside those boxes .