seven o'clock Saturday
Put her on her defense , and my word for it , she will exonerate herself , '' said Ishmael earnestly . Mr. Brudenell shook his head . `` There are some things , Ishmael , that on the very face of them admit of no defense , '' said Mr. Brudenell , with an emphasis that put an end to the conversation . Punctually at seven o'clock Saturday the professor , accoutered for a journey , with knapsack on his back , presented himself at the servant 's door at Brudenell Hall . His arrival being announced , Ishmael came out to meet him . `` Well , here I am , Mr. Worth ; though how I am to travel I do n't know . I have walked , by faith , so far ! ''