About six o’clock
His eyes were glistening , his cheeks hectic , and he had all the symptoms of high fever . `` Heaven grant that Dick 's diagnosis be not correct ! '' I thought , as I returned with the crowbar ; and yet , as evening drew near , I found myself imperceptibly sharing the excitement . About six o'clock Tom sprang to his feet and seized his sticks . `` I can stand it no longer , Jack , '' he cried ; `` up with your crowbar , and hey for Sasassa Valley ! To-night 's work , my lad , will either make us or mar us ! Take your six-shooter , in case we meet the Kaffirs .