about
two o'clock in the morning
` Stare fixedly into the animal 's eyes all the while , and , by the time you have finished making the passes , you will find the animals are subdued . Pronounce these words `` Meta -- ra -- ka -- va -- Avakana , '' holding up , as you do so , your right hand with the thumb turned down and held right across the palm , and the little finger stretched out as wide as it will go , and you will understand what any animal wishes to say . ' `` He ceased speaking , and approaching close to me , tapped my forehead ; whereupon there was a blank ; and on recovering consciousness , I found myself in bed , feeling somewhat exhausted and very cold . '' `` You have no recollection of coming to see us , in your pyjamas , about two o'clock in the morning ? '' Hamar asked . `` Do n't talk rot , '' Kelson said . `` I 'm in no mood for fooling , I 've got a chill on my liver . ''