about ten o'clock
Vincent then put up the mast , and , having hoisted the sail , took his place at the helm , while Dan went forward into the bow . They passed several fishing-boats , and the smoke was seen curling up from the huts in the clearings scattered here and there along the shore . The sun had now risen , and its heat was pleasant after the damp night air . Although the breeze was light , the boat made fair way with the tide , and when the ebb ceased at about ten o'clock the mouth of the river was but a few miles away . The mast was lowered and the sails stowed . The boat was then rowed into a little creek and tied up to the bushes . The basket of provisions was opened , and a hearty meal enjoyed , Tony being now permitted for the first time to sit up in the boat .