about two a.m.
George Sea Otter possessed himself of the fallen cholo 's rifle , while Bryce picked the wretch up and carried him to his automobile . `` Take the swine over to the Laguna Grande Lumber Company 's hospital and tell them to patch him up , '' he ordered George Sea Otter . `` I 'll keep both rifles and the ammunition here for Jules Rondeau and his woods-gang . They 'll probably be dropping in on us about two a.m. , if I know anything about Colonel Pennington 's way of doing things . '' Having dispatched the Black Minorca to hold up the work until the arrival of reinforcements , Colonel Pennington fairly burned the streets en route to his home . He realized that there would be no more sleep for him that night , and he was desirous of getting into a heavy ulster before venturing forth again into the night air . The violent slam with which he closed the front door after him brought Shirley , in dressing-gown and slippers , to the staircase .