about one o'clock
When they came in view of the cabin a bright light was reflected through the broken window pane , but there seemed to be no evidences of motion on the inside . `` I presume George has gone to sleep , '' Will said . `` I should think he 'd be tired of waiting . It must be somewhere about one o'clock ! '' When the boys came up to the cottage they saw a figure detach itself from the shadows which lay against the west wall and dash precipitously into the thicket . Will hastened to throw the door open . The boy started back in alarm , as he noted the condition of the interior .