eleven o'clock
The effect produced by this trial of Mr Vanslyperken 's nerves was most serious . Already too much heated with the use of ardent spirits , it brought on convulsions , in which he continued during the major part of the night . Towards the morning , he sank into a perturbed slumber . It was not till eleven o'clock in the forenoon that he awoke and perceived his _ faithful _ corporal standing by the side of the bed . `` Have I not been ill , corporal ? '' said Mr Vanslyperken , whose memory was impaired for the time . `` Mein Gott !