three in the morning
At length the jackal had got together a compact repast for the lion , and proceeded to offer it to him . The lion took it with care and caution , made his selections from it , and his remarks upon it , and the jackal assisted both . When the repast was fully discussed , the lion put his hands in his waistband again , and lay down to meditate . The jackal then invigorated himself with a bumper for his throttle , and a fresh application to his head , and applied himself to the collection of a second meal ; this was administered to the lion in the same manner , and was not disposed of until the clocks struck three in the morning . `` And now we have done , Sydney , fill a bumper of punch , '' said Mr. Stryver . The jackal removed the towels from his head , which had been steaming again , shook himself , yawned , shivered , and complied . `` You were very sound , Sydney , in the matter of those crown witnesses to-day .