Oddly enough, they showed the same time to within two minutes.
"It is a strange thing," I said slowly, "but at 8.5 last night I did try to send a message for some help because I thought my mate was dying," and I jerked my thumb towards the tent.

"Only it wasn't to you or any other man, Brother John.

Understand ?" "Quite.

Message was expressed on, that's all.

Expressed and I guess registered as well." I looked at Brother John and Brother John looked at me, but at the time we made no further remark.