Twelve o'clock
After half an hour 's search , a clear channel was found close to the land ; so close that the oars could not be used , and a party was sent on shore to drag them through with ropes . The line was formed again , and the squadron slowly followed the Dip as she examined the river . For the next mile there were no obstructions . `` Twelve o'clock ! '' shouted Fred Harper from the Bluebird . `` Dinner time , then , '' replied Frank . `` Here is a beautiful grove , and we will land and dine .