eight o’clock
Lord Castlefort also was his debtor to the tune of seven hundred and fifty , and the Baron was in his books , but slightly . Every half-hour they had a new pack of cards , and threw the used one on the floor . All this time Tom Cogit did nothing but snuff the candles , stir the fire , bring them a new pack , and occasionally make a tumbler for them . At eight o'clock the Duke 's situation was worsened . The run was greatly against him , and perhaps his losses were doubled . He pulled up again the next hour or two ; but nevertheless , at ten o'clock , owed everyone something . No one offered to give over ; and everyone , perhaps , felt that his object was not obtained .