nine o'clock
I have a revolver , and know how to use it . Whoever attempts to rob me will do so at his peril . '' After dinner Clara played the piano and sang duets with Tom Delamere . At nine o'clock Mr. Delamere 's carriage came for him , and he went away accompanied by Sandy . Under cover of the darkness the old gentleman leaned on his servant 's arm with frank dependence , and Sandy lifted him into the carriage with every mark of devotion . Ellis had already excused himself to go to the office and look over the late proofs for the morning paper . Tom remained a few minutes longer than his grandfather , and upon taking his leave went round to the Clarendon Club , where he spent an hour or two in the card-room with a couple of congenial friends .