three o'clock
Chebron felt sure that if Plexo was going to visit Mysa he would take the road leading into the country , and the post he had taken up commanded a view of the point where the road divided into three -- one running straight north along the middle of the valley , while the others bore right and left until one fell into the great road near the river , the other into that on the side of the valley near the hills . It was this last that Plexo took ; and although he might be going to visit acquaintances living in the many villas scattered for miles and miles along the roadside , Chebron felt a strong hope that he was going to Mysa 's hiding-place . As soon as it was dark he was joined by Jethro and Amuba . `` He started at three o'clock ! '' Chebron exclaimed as they came up to him , `` and took the road leading to the foot of the hills . '' `` We will go on there at once , '' Jethro said . `` He may return before long , and we must hurry .