about one o'clock
The women poured forth a torrent of thanks and blessings . The men were then allowed to go , and instantly vanished into the darkness . At first it was quite dark , but after a while the moon arose and they walked merrily along , though very hungry . Before they reached their hotel it was about one o'clock . Buttons and Dick stared there . As they were all sitting over the repast which they forced the landlord to get for them , Dick suddenly struck his hand on the table . `` Sold ! ''