about twelve
o'clock
Forester , with vehement expressions of concern , explained to Dr. Campbell the cause of this accident , and he was much touched by the dancing-master 's good nature , who , between every twinge of pain , assured him that he should soon be well , and endeavoured to avert Dr. Campbell 's displeasure . Forester sat beside the bed , reproaching himself bitterly ; and he was yet more sensible of his folly , when he heard , that the boys , whose part he had hastily taken , had frequently amused themselves with playing mischievous tricks upon this inoffensive man , who declared , that he had never purposely kicked their marbles out of the ring , but had always implored them to make way for him with all the civility in his power . Forester resolved , that before he ever again attempted to do justice , he would , at least , hear both sides of the question . Forester would willingly have sat up all night with M. Pasgrave , to foment his ankle from time to time , and , if possible , to assuage the pain : but the man would not suffer him to sit up , and about twelve o'clock he retired to rest . He had scarcely fallen asleep , when his door opened , and Archibald Mackenzie roused him , by demanding , in a peremptory tone , how he could sleep when the whole family were frightened out of their wits by his pranks ? `` Is the dancing-master worse ? What 's the matter ? ''