thirteen minutes past
one
I looked curiously at Hans to see what reply he would make to this terrific announcement . `` Forut , '' said the guide tranquilly . `` Forward it is , '' answered my uncle , who was now in the seventh heaven of delight . When we were quite ready , our watches indicated thirteen minutes past one ! Our real journey had now commenced . Hitherto our courage and determination had overcome all difficulties . We were fatigued at times ; and that was all .