five o'clock
asked John , mischievously . `` Almost , '' returned Paul , smiling . We must now leave the boys to pursue their way , and return to the dwelling from which our hero had so unceremoniously taken his departure , and from which danger now threatened him . Mr. Mudge was accustomed to call Paul at five o'clock , to milk the cows and perform other chores . He himself did not rise till an hour later . During Paul 's sickness , he was obliged to take his place , -- a thing he did not relish overmuch . Now that our hero had recovered , he gladly prepared to indulge himself in an extra nap .