six in the morning
A bed stood in one corner . There was a table for writing on , two light bamboo chairs , and an Indian lounging chair . In the corner was a small bamboo table , on which was a large brass basin ; while a great earthenware jar for water stood beside it , and a piece of Indian matting covered the floor . He learned that the staff messed together , in a large room in the next house ; and that he would there get a cup of coffee and a biscuit , at six in the morning , breakfast at half-past eight , lunch and dinner ; so that he would not have to do any cooking , whatever , for himself . He had given Meinik a small sum to lay out in cooking pots and necessaries for his own use . The syce had gladly entered his employ . Stanley had inspected the horses which , although light to the eye , would be well capable of bearing his weight through a long day 's work .