eleven o'clock
It was more like fairy-land than ever . When the fire died down a little , the distant scenery seemed to fade away and become indistinct and shadowy , and the great trees stood up like their own ghosts all around us ; and then , when fresh knots were thrown in , the fire would blaze up , and the whole scene would be lighted up again , and every tree and bush , and almost every leaf , along the water 's edge would be tipped with light , while everything was reflected in the smooth , glittering water . Rectus and I could hardly go in to supper , and we got through the meal in short order . We staid out on deck until after eleven o'clock , and Corny staid with us a good part of the time . At last , her father came down after her , for they were all going to bed . `` This is a grand sight , '' said Mr. Chipperton . `` I never saw anything to equal it in any transformation scene at a theatre .