eight o'clock
When he came down again he found the evening meal on the table , and , being hungry , he ate his full share . Mother and son spent a quiet evening at home , and retired early . In the morning Ralph was up before sunrise , putting things in order around the house . By eight o'clock he was on his way to Eastport . As he was crossing the bridge , Dan Pickley stopped him . `` Ai n't you got an extra key to the bridge lock ? '' he asked .