eleven o'clock
said Mr. Brown , brushing away the tears ; `` God bless you , my boy , we do n't charge for such work as that . I 'd like to lend you this History of England to read . And come over any evening , and I 'll help you , my brave fellow . '' One evening in every week the bound boy rode old Blaze over to the minister 's house , and rode back after eleven o'clock , for he and the parson came to be great friends . The next year Mr. Brown threatened the old Squire with the law for his violation of his part of the terms of the indenture , and forced him to release Sam , who was eighteen now , from any further service . He dug his way through college , and is now Professor of Mathematics in -- University . The old Squire , when he hears of Professor Tomkins ' success , always chuckles , and says , `` You do n't say , now !