eight o'clock precisely
While Mr. Pleydell was thus vaunting his knowledge of his profession , the waiter re-entered with Mr. Driver , his mouth still greasy with mutton pies , and the froth of the last draught of twopenny yet unsubsided on his upper lip , with such speed had he obeyed the commands of his principal . -- `` Driver , you must go instantly and find out the woman who was old Mrs. Margaret Bertram 's maid . Inquire for her everywhere , but if you find it necessary to have recourse to Protocol , Quid the tobacconist , or any other of these folks , you will take care not to appear yourself , but send some woman of your acquaintance -- I dare say you know enough that may be so condescending as to oblige you . When you have found her out , engage her to come to my chambers to-morrow at eight o'clock precisely . '' `` What shall I say to make her forthcoming ? '' asked the aide-de-camp . `` Anything you choose , '' replied the lawyer .