nine o'clock
`` I am very glad , sir , if I have been able in this way to repay your kindness , '' said Harry . `` Do n't speak of it , lad , '' said the shepherd , lapsing into his Scotch mode of speech . `` We sha n't miss the bit sup we have given you . '' At nine o'clock all retired for the night , for the shepherd must be up early in the morning to look after his flocks . Harry and Jack slept in a small room back . They were very tired , and fell asleep as soon as their heads struck the pillow . Though the boys were very much fatigued they were up in time for an early breakfast the next morning .