About five o'clock in the afternoon
But little was said on the way . I was busy with my own thoughts , and so were Mr. Woodward and Stumpy . The farmer asked several questions , but the merchant said he would learn all he wished to know at the judge 's office , and this quieted him . About five o'clock in the afternoon we rolled into Darbyville . While crossing the Pass River the sun had burst through the clouds , and now all was as bright and fresh as ever . Judge Penfold 's office was situated in the centre of the principal business block . When we arrived there we found a number of men standing about the door , no doubt discussing my escape , for they uttered many exclamations of surprise on seeing me .