nine o'clock
I have slept in worse places than that . '' `` I will fix a place for you , then . '' After they had prepared his bed , Harry drew out his basket , and proceeded to eat his supper . He then took a walk down Washington Street , with John , went to an auction , and otherwise amused himself till after nine o'clock , when he returned to the stable . After John had left him , as he was walking towards the wagon , with the intention of retiring for the night , his foot struck against something which attracted his attention . He kicked it once or twice , to determine what it was , and then picked it up . `` By gracious ! ''