twelve o'clock
These men had been thought of , too ; and a vessel filled with smoking soup was taken to them , by one of their own number . The supper was as cheerful as it was excellent . The dry humour of Wallace , the mild intelligence of the chaplain , the good sense of Harry , and the spirited information of Rose , contributed , each in its particular way , to make the meal memorable in more senses than one . The laugh came easily at that table , and it was twelve o'clock , before the party thought of breaking up . The dispositions for the night were soon made . Rose returned to her little room , where she could now sleep in comfort , and without apprehension . The gentlemen made the disposition of their persons , that circumstances allowed ; each finding something on which to repose , that was preferable to a plank .