about eleven o'clock
No one had a bad appetite , and if anyone wished for more of a dish they liked , they asked for it . Indeed they had an easy consciousness of paying their hostess a compliment , and of giving themselves a little more pleasure . Finally , they made the day , day ; and the night , night . Such gatherings broke up about eleven o'clock ; then the girls went home unwearied , to sleep , and morning found them rosy and happy , already wondering who would give them the next dance . ... they do not trust their tongues alone But speak a language of their own ; Convey a libel in a frown , And wink a reputation down ; Or by the tossing of a fan , Describe the lady and the man . -- SWIFT It is good to be merry and wise , It is good to be honest and true , It is well to be off with the old love Before you are on with the new . Boris did not remain long in the home port .