about five o'clock in the afternoon
Between the two points there was a split in the land , and here the waters from the bay dashed in over a long series of jagged rocks . `` We ca n't cross there , '' remarked Randy , when they had reached the brink of this split . `` We 'll have to go back into the woods and go around . '' It was now about five o'clock in the afternoon , and the tramping and climbing had tired all of the boys , yet they set off as rapidly as possible , feeling that it would be best to make a report to Captain Dale as soon as possible . `` I wish we had some trail to go by , '' remarked Randy , after they had been walking for at least half an hour . `` I begin to think we are not moving in the right direction . '' `` I 've been trying to guide myself by the sun , '' answered Spouter .