about one o'clock
The cock-and-hen admiral found it convenient to show a white feather ; interest stood in the way , and barred him from taking his revenge . Mrs Jellybag was a faithful servant , and our host neither liked that she should be interfered with , or that his house should become an arena for such conflicts ; and the admiral , who was peculiarly tenacious of undrawing the strings of his purse , found it convenient to make the first advances . The affair was , therefore , amicably arranged -- the tom cat was , in consideration of his sufferings , created a baronet , and was ever afterwards dignified by the title of _ Sir H. Humbug _ ; who certainly was the most eligible person to select for god-father , as he had taken the most effectual means of weaning him from `` the pomps and vanities of this wicked world . '' It was now about one o'clock , for this dispute had ran away with the best part of the morning , when Sir Hurricane said , `` Come , youngster , do n't forget your engagements -- you know I have got to introduce you to my pretty cousins -- you must mind your P 's and Q 's with the uncle , for he is a sensible old fellow -- has read a great deal , and thinks America the first and greatest country in the world . '' We accordingly proceeded to the residence of the fair strangers , whom the admiral assured me had come to Halifax from mere curiosity , under the protection of their uncle and aunt . We knocked at the door , and the admiral inquired if Mrs M'Flinn was at home ; we were answered in the affirmative . The servant asked our names .