seven o’clock
Had you explained it all at first , the ten napoleons would have carried us to Milan . '' This was all true , and yet I thought it hard upon me . It was evident to me now , that Sophonisba was prepared to join her step-mother in thinking that I had ill-treated them , and I had not much doubt that I should find Mr. Greene to be of the same opinion . There was very little more said between us during the walk , and when we reached the hotel at seven or half-past seven o'clock , I merely remarked that I would go in and wish her father and mother good-bye . `` I suppose you will drink tea with us , '' said Sophonisba , and to this I assented . I went into my own room , and put all my things into my portmanteau , for according to the custom , which is invariable in Italy when an early start is premeditated , the Boots was imperative in his demand that the luggage should be ready over night . I then went to the Greene 's sitting-room , and found that the whole party was now aware of my intentions .