two o'clock
No man felt this more clearly than did Black Tom Daly . He had been ashamed of himself once this morning , because he had taken advice from Mr. Persse . But now he must think the matter out for himself and follow his own devices . It was as yet only two o'clock , but he had come on at a great pace , taking much more out of his horse than was usual to him on such occasions . But , sitting there , he did make up his mind . He would go on to Mr. Lambert 's place at Clare , and would draw the coverts , going there as fast as the horse 's legs would carry him . There he would borrow two horses if it were possible , but one , at least , for Barney Smith .