Ten o'clock
`` God bless you , my boy ; why did n't you tell me before ? Surely her happiness is my first care . And I 've guessed it all along . '' Ten o'clock had just struck when Barry returned to the hotel , with a heart as light as that of a boy , and walking into the parlour found it occupied by his friend Watson and the three others . `` Here I am , you see , Mr. Watson , just in time for a yarn and smoke before I leave . Will you give me your key , please ? '' `` Aye , aye , sonny , '' said the rumbling-voiced mate , taking it from his pocket .