four o’clock
`` Ah ! '' murmured Long , `` that is the danger ! '' Both then turned hurriedly to the west , and walked as fast as they could round the huge gulf , making direct for Fort Hope . They noticed no other changes by the way , and towards four o'clock they crossed the court and found all their comrades at their usual occupations . Hobson told his men that he had wished once more before the winter to see if there were any signs of the approach of Captain Craventy 's convoy , and that his expedition had been fruitless . `` Then , sir , '' observed Marbre , `` I suppose we must give up all idea of seeing our comrades from Fort Reliance for this year at least ? '' `` I think you must , '' replied Hobson simply , re-entering the public room .