about eleven o'clock
`` You will find out how you like it , before night , '' added Mr. Preston , with a smile . The cars were soon on their way , and Oscar 's eyes and attention were fully engaged in taking note of the scenery from the windows . The appearance of the country did not differ much from that through which he passed the day previous ; and long before he reached the end of his eighty-miles ' ride , his attention began to flag , and his eyes to grow weary . It was about eleven o'clock , when they arrived at the depôt at which they were to leave the train . Here they had an opportunity to rest an hour , and to take dinner , before resuming their journey . After dinner , the stage-coach made its appearance , and the passengers began to stow themselves away within it , Oscar mounted the outside , and took a seat with the driver , with whom he was soon on intimate terms . All things being ready , the horses started , at the familiar `` Get up ! ''