about two o'clock in the morning
The darkness increased so much that their figures looked dim in the hollow , but he glanced at them occasionally . The big man had many friends , but young Lennox and Tayoga were almost like sons to him , and he was glad to be with them now . He felt that danger lurked in the northern wilderness , and three were better than two . Willet awakened Robert about two o'clock in the morning -- it was characteristic of him to take more than his share of the work -- and the youth stood up , with his rifle in the hollow of his arm , ready at once . `` Tayoga did more yesterday than either of us , '' said the hunter , `` and so we 'll let him sleep . '' But the Onondago had awakened , though he did not move . Forest discipline was perfect among them , and , knowing that it was Robert 's time to watch , he wasted no time in vain talk about it .