evening, about nine o'clock
He hopes in that manner to gain favor with the rebels . I have told you this , in order that you may look out for him the next time you try to escape . '' Frank was astounded at this intelligence , and , at first , he did not believe it . But that evening , about nine o'clock , Bishop came in , as usual , with his candle , and Frank inquired : `` What made you tell the guard that I was going to escape last night ? '' The question was asked so suddenly -- and in a manner which showed Bishop that Frank was well acquainted with his treachery -- that he dared not deny the charge , and he answered : `` Because , when any of our boys escape , the guards are awful hard on those of us that are left . '' `` That 's no excuse at all , '' answered Frank . `` If you were a man , you would have endeavored to escape long ago , instead of staying here and trying to make friends with the enemies of your country .