About ten o'clock
The servant shook his head , and waved his hand negatively , as to say : `` Not yet -- be patient -- observe me . '' To indulge his wonder , Uel took seat . Later on he tried to get from Syama an explanation of his amazing confidence , but the latter 's substitute for speech was too limited and uncertain to be satisfactory . About ten o'clock Syama went below , and presently returned with food and drink on a large waiter . `` Ah , good Lord ! '' Uel thought . `` He is making a meal ready .