nearly five o'clock
But when he arrived there , the club was shut up . `` What the deuce is Vossner about ? '' said he , pulling out his watch . It was nearly five o'clock . He rang the bell , and knocked at the door , feeling that this was an occasion for courage . One of the servants , in what we may call private clothes , after some delay , drew back the bolts , and told him the astounding news ; -- The club was shut up ! `` Do you mean to say I ca n't come in ? ''