about nine o'clock in the evening
There was another reason which induced Smallbones to act as he did -- without appealing to the authorities -- which was , that if he returned on board , it would create such a shock to Mr Vanslyperken , who had , as he supposed , seen him lying dead upon the floor . But there was one person to whom he determined to apply for advice before he decided how to proceed , and that was Moggy Salisbury , who had given her address to him when she had gone on board the _ Yungfrau _ . To her house he therefore repaired , and found her at home . It was then about nine o'clock in the evening . Moggy was much surprised to see Smallbones enter in such a condition ; but Smallbones ' story was soon told , and Moggy sent for a surgeon , the services of whom the lad seriously required . While his wound was dressing , which was asserted by them to have been received in a fray , Moggy considered what would be the best method to proceed . The surgeon stated his intention of seeing Smallbones the next day , but he was requested to leave him sufficient dressing , as it was necessary that he should repair on board , as the vessel which he belonged to sailed on the following morning .