nearly nine o'clock
He had been punished enough , -- the sin had been its own punishment , -- and his father and his club freely forgave him . He was not a hardened boy , and it was probable that his experience with the Rovers would prove a more salutary correction than any penalty that could be inflicted . From Charles all the particulars of the `` frolic '' were obtained . After his unsuccessful attempt to escape in the Sylph , Tim had compelled him to stay in his tent ; and , worn out with fatigue and suffering , he had slept till nearly nine o'clock . He had passed the day in a state bordering upon misery . At night a dispute had occurred , ending in a fight , in which his lieutenant , Barney , had led on the Zephyr party . The result was a separation , and Charles , deprived of Tim 's aid , could no longer sustain himself .