about ten o'clock
We found his hut to be built of rough boards , with but one room ; and the furniture consisted of a stove , wooden benches , a pine table , and a curiosity in the shape of a bedstead . That night we learned more of the customs of the Australians from our host , who gave the name of Smith as the one which he was to be called by , than we should have found out by a six months ' residence . Over a bottle of whiskey , which was made in Yankeeland , we spent our first night in Australia . `` Come , '' said Smith , about ten o'clock , `` it 's time we were asleep , for we start early in the morning , and before to-morrow night you 'll not feel as fresh as you do at present . '' As he spoke he removed the whiskey , and in half an hour deep snoring was the only sound of life in the convict 's hut . `` Hallo ! '' cried a gruff voice , accompanied by a gentle shake , which was sufficient to arouse Fred and myself from a deep sleep , that was probably caused by the whiskey .