seven o'clock
I told him what had happened , and he replied that he was going to a house where the people knew him , and would let him in . When we arrived there , the people of the house were very civil ; the landlady made us some purl , which the quartermaster ordered , and which I thought very good indeed . After we had finished the jug , we both fell asleep in our chairs . I did not awaken until I was roused by the quarter-master , at past seven o'clock , when we took a wherry , and went off to the ship . When we arrived , I reported myself to the first lieutenant , and told him the whole story of the manner in which I had been treated , showing him the poker which I brought on board with me . He heard me very patiently , and then said , `` Mr Simple , you maybe the greatest fool of your family for all I know to the contrary , but never pretend to be a fool with me . That poker proves the contrary ; and if your wit can serve you upon your own emergency , I expect that it will be employed for the benefit of the service . ''