ten o'clock in the morning
He is asleep now and will probably sleep for many hours . He may never wake again ; he may wake , recognize you for a few minutes , and then go off in a last stupor ; he may wake stronger and with a chance of life . Here is a draught that you will give him as soon as he opens his eyes ; pour besides three or four spoonfuls of soup down his throat , and if he keeps awake do the same every half hour . '' It was not until ten o'clock in the morning that Victor opened his eyes . He looked vaguely round the room and there was no recognition in his eyes as they fell upon Harry 's face , but they had lost the wild expression they had worn while he had lain there , and Harry felt renewed hope as he lifted his head and poured the draught between his lips . Then he gave him a few spoonfuls of soup and had the satisfaction of seeing his eyes close again and his breathing become more and more regular . The doctor , when he came in and felt Victor 's pulse , nodded approval .