nine o'clock
They were on the ground , and Christy soon ascertained where he was . He made his way to a wharf where he was fortunate enough to find a boat . This locality seemed to be entirely deserted , and there was no one to challenge them , and no one appeared to take any notice of them on the way . It was not yet nine o'clock , and many stores were open , one of which they entered and bought a cooked ham and a large supply of bread . The woman in charge asked no questions , though Christy talked about a fishing trip to blind her . The boat they found was a very good one , and as it was the property of the enemy , Christy had no scruples in regard to confiscating it . He had money enough in his pocket to pay for it , but as the owner did not appear to dispute his taking possession of it , he dispensed with this ceremony .