about six o’clock
The journey was then resumed . Nicholas fell asleep towards morning , and , when he awoke , found , with great regret , that , during his nap , both the Baron of Grogzwig and the grey-haired gentleman had got down and were gone . The day dragged on uncomfortably enough . At about six o'clock that night , he and Mr. Squeers , and the little boys , and their united luggage , were all put down together at the George and New Inn , Greta Bridge . Mr. and Mrs. Squeers at Home Mr. Squeers , being safely landed , left Nicholas and the boys standing with the luggage in the road , to amuse themselves by looking at the coach as it changed horses , while he ran into the tavern and went through the leg-stretching process at the bar . After some minutes , he returned , with his legs thoroughly stretched , if the hue of his nose and a short hiccup afforded any criterion ; and at the same time there came out of the yard a rusty pony-chaise , and a cart , driven by two labouring men . ` Put the boys and the boxes into the cart , ' said Squeers , rubbing his hands ; ` and this young man and me will go on in the chaise .