five after six
The sun , but half risen , was of a rusty brass , and all east was mottled with purple and salmon hues . The clearing , a quarter of a mile away , where the Prince and I were to settle our dispute , was hidden under a fine white snow ; and the barren trees which encircled it stood out blackly . Pembroke looked at his watch . `` They ought to be along soon ; it 's five after six . How do you feel ? '' regarding me seriously . `` As nerveless as a rod of steel , '' I answered .