six o’clock
Look you , Will ; -- in this world , honesty 's nothing without force of character ! And so your health ! '' Here the captain emptied the rest of the brandy into his glass , drained it at a draught , and , while poor William was wiping his eyes with a ragged blue pocket-handkerchief , rang the bell , and asked what coaches would pass that way to ----- , a seaport town at some distance . On hearing that there was one at six o'clock , the captain ordered the best dinner the larder would afford to be got ready as soon as possible ; and , when they were again alone , thus accosted his brother : -- `` Now you go back to town -- here are four shiners for you . Keep quiet -- do n't speak to a soul -- do n't put your foot in it , that 's all I beg , and I 'll find out whatever there is to be found . It is damnably out of my way embarking at ----- , but I had best keep clear of Lunnon . And I tell you what , if these youngsters have hopped the twig , there 's another bird on the bough that may prove a goldfinch after all -- Young Arthur Beaufort : I hear he is a wild , expensive chap , and one who ca n't live without lots of money .