nine o'clock
I 'll stay here to-night and we 'll proceed with Crockett 's business in the morning . And now we 'll settle _ my _ business , please . '' * * * * * In the morning Hewitt took his breakfast in the snuggery , carefully listening to any conversation that might take place at the bar . Soon after nine o'clock a fast dog-cart stopped outside , and a red-faced , loud-voiced man swaggered in , greeting Kentish with boisterous cordiality . He had a drink with the landlord , and said : `` How 's things ? Fancy any of 'em for the sprint handicap ? Got a lad o ' your own in , have n't you ? ''