nine o'clock
He untied it , and for a moment looked over the contents . They were a bracelet set with sapphires , a ring to match it , a gold brooch , an amber comb and necklace , a gold locket on a chain of singular beauty , a few ribbons and lace collars , and a baby coral set with silver bells ; the latter had been in Jan 's pocket when he was shipwrecked , and it was bruised and tarnished . The sight of it made Snorro 's eyes fill , and he hastily knotted the whole of the trinkets together and went down to Margaret 's home . It was near nine o'clock and Margaret was tired and not very glad to see him coming , for she feared his voice would awake little Jan who was sleeping in his father 's chair . Rather wearily she said , `` What is the matter , Snorro ? Is any one sick ? Speak low , for little Jan is asleep , and he has been very tiresome to-night . ''