nine o'clock
He unfolded his plan to Link , Barry , and Carl Barnaby , and this plan was overheard by Hoke Ummer . Next to the empty bedroom was a window overlooking the side playground . From this window Mont decided to reach the ground by aid of a long rope . This was the only way to get out , as after nine o'clock all the doors and windows below were locked in such a fashion they could not be opened . That evening our hero , with a light heart , repaired to the empty bedroom . Opening the boxful of stuff , he spread out upon a tablecloth of newspapers a prettily decorated ham , a couple of cold roast chickens , a fine apple pie , a quantity of mince pies , and a varied assortment of choice fruits and cake . All these arranged to his satisfaction , he looked at his watch , and then sat down and waited .