one o'clock
Have you got the time ? '' She opened her watch , feeling for the hands with her fingers , wondering vaguely at her own calmness . The cool resourcefulness of Hamlin was like a tonic . `` It -- it is a little after one o'clock , '' she said slowly , `` although I am not sure my watch is exactly right . '' `` Near enough ; there are signs of daylight at four -- three hours left ; that ought to be sufficient , but with no darkness to spare . Will you go with me ? Will you do exactly as I say ? ''