eight o'clock
On their foreheads were lines and spots of a yellowish white paint , indicating also their caste , and the peculiar divinity to whose worship they were specially devoted . On their feet they wore slippers , and were as noiseless as cats in all their movements . There are no better or more pleasant waiters in the world than the natives of Hindostan . Early as the hour named for the start would appear in England , it was by no means early for India , where every one is up and about soon after daylight -- the morning hours up to eight o'clock being the most pleasant of the whole day . Kate and Rose were up , and all had had '' _ chota hazaree _ '' -LRB- little breakfast -RRB- by half-past six , and were ready when Captain Dunlop drew up in his buggy -- a conveyance which will only hold two . The dog-cart was already at the door , and the whole party were soon in motion . On the road they passed several of their friends , for every one was going out to the hunt , and merry greetings were exchanged .