We had to get well clear of that bunch before light.

Before first light, we were way over to the east, sir.

Then get away again before first light in the morning.

"We'll be up before first light to get that herd started."

They rose early the following morning, long before first light.

"We will have to ride hard to reach the Hook before first light."

He had begun his watch half an hour before first light.

Well, this one day we went it was just before light.

However, long before first light the camp began to stir.

"And we need to cover it all before first light."