Eleven o’clock
An hour elapsed , and the situation of none of the parties was materially different from what it had been when they began the game . Vivian proposed leaving off ; but Mr. St. George avowed that he felt very fortunate , and that he had a presentiment that he should win . Another hour elapsed , and he had lost considerably . Eleven o'clock : Vivian 's luck had also deserted him . Mr. St. George was losing desperately . Midnight : Vivian had lost back half his gains on the season . St. George still more desperate , all his coolness had deserted him .