two in the morning
How long he sat thus he knew not . He heard the voices and tread of the other lodgers in the room ; he heard the harsh groan of the bolt on the outer door downstairs ; and he saw the candle die down in its socket . But he never moved or let go the boy 's hand . Presently -- about one or two in the morning , he thought -- the hard breathing ceased , and a turn of the head on the pillow told him the sleeper was awake . `` Gov ` nor , you there ? '' whispered the boy . `` Yes , old fellow . ''