midnight
Morning . As the first faint streak of light came streaming over the treetops and dimly lighted the forest itself , Frank stirred his five sleeping comrades with the toe of his boot . `` Time to get up , '' he said in a low voice to each . Since midnight the lad had stood guard . There was little likelihood , the friends knew , that their escape would be discovered before morning , but it had been decided that watch should be kept nevertheless , Jack had stood watch until midnight , after which Frank took up the vigil . With all upon their feet now , Frank called a council of war . `` We 've got to decide what to do , '' he said .