ten o'clock
He dressed himself . When dressed , he fetched his brother , and told him to watch before the door , and warn him of any noise on either of the beaches , -- that of Croisic , or that of Guerande . Then he loaded a gun , and placed it at a corner of the fireplace . Jacques came home late ; he had drunk and gambled till ten o'clock , and had to get back by way of the Carnouf point . His uncle heard his hail , and he went over and fetched him , but said nothing . When Jacques entered the house , his father said to him , -- '' ` Sit there , ' pointing to the stool . ` You are , ' he said , ` before your father and mother , whom you have offended , and who will now judge you . '