ten o'clock
When he had departed , Tickels drew Mike within the dark shadow of a building , and , in whispered tones , thus addressed him : -- `` I have , as you are aware , succeeded in bribing one of Goldworthy 's servants to admit you into the house , and conceal you until the favorable moment arrives for you to bear off the prize . Whether you do it to-night , or to-morrow night , or the next , you must be sure to do it only between the hours of twelve and one , for only during that interval of time will Jonas and his cab be in waiting for you . When the time for action arrives , you must satisfy yourself that all is still in the house -- that all have retired . I have ascertained that Goldworthy and his household almost invariably retire to rest at ten o'clock ; therefore , it is reasonable to suppose that they are all asleep by twelve . At that hour , if you think the coast is clear , steal cautiously forth from your place of concealment , and noiselessly enter the young lady 's chamber ; this you will have no difficulty in doing , for I have taken the pains to ascertain that she never takes the precaution to lock the door . '' `` But , '' interrupted Jew Mike -- `` in that large mansion , containing so many apartments , how shall I know for certainty which particular room the young woman sleeps in ? '' `` I have anticipated and provided for that difficulty , '' rejoined Tickels -- `` although the servant whom I have bribed , could doubtless direct you to the chamber .