half past one
The lad at once lay down and pulled the blanket over his head . As soon as he did so , Dominique motioned to the two boatmen to do the same , and then went back along the track until he met Frank 's party . As the hills were for the most part covered with trees almost up to their summits , Frank and his party had only to turn a short distance off from the path , on receiving Dominique 's news that the guide had stopped . `` It is half past one , '' Frank said , holding the lantern , which the pilot had left with them , to his watch . `` We shall get four hours ' sleep . You had better serve a tot of grog all round , George . It will keep out the damp night air . ''