nearly eleven o'clock
Besides , you know very well . '' He would n't let Peter say another word , but coming to a quiet place near the docks he stopped the cab and pulling ` im out gave ` im such a dressing down that Peter thought ` is last hour ` ad arrived . He let ` im go at last , and after first making him pay the cab-man took ` im along till they came to a public - ` ouse and made ` im pay for drinks . They stayed there till nearly eleven o'clock , and then Bill set off home ` olding the unfortunit Peter by the scruff o ' the neck , and wondering out loud whether ' e ought to pay ` im a bit more or not . Afore ' e could make up ` is mind , however , he turned sleepy , and , throwing ` imself down on the bed which was meant for the two of 'em , fell into a peaceful sleep . Sam and Ginger Dick came in a little while arterward , both badly marked where Bill ` ad hit them , and sat talking to Peter in whispers as to wot was to be done . Ginger , who ` ad plenty of pluck , was for them all to set on to ` im , but Sam would n't ` ear of it , and as for Peter he was so sore he could ` ardly move .