a quarter to six
`` You need more sleep than I do , '' was the sufficient answer . `` Now , tuck in . '' The boy waited for no second invitation and devoted his attention to securing as much grub as he could in the shortest possible time . Breakfast was over , the camp straightened up , and they were in the saddle by a quarter to six . It was ten miles from Wilbur 's camp to the point where the trail should start . The country was very rough , and it was drawing on for nine o'clock when they reached the point desired . `` Now , '' said the Supervisor , `` take the brush hook and clear the trail as I locate it . ''