4
o'clock
There was no one in sight as they emerged from the darkened house , and they moved off down the street with rapid strides . Occasionally they saw passing civilians , with now and then an officer or trooper or so , but Berlin seemed to be sleeping securely in the knowledge that the enemy was far from its door . Hal gazed at his watch by the glare of a street light . It was almost 4 o'clock . `` Two hours to daylight , '' he muttered . `` We shall have to hurry . '' Fifteen minutes later Stubbs slowed down .