five o'clock
Mrs. Carleton gave a quick glance at Fleda , who kept her eyes at home . `` We did not meet him -- we have not passed him -- how long ago ? '' were her next rapid words . `` My master left Carleton as early as five o'clock -- he gave orders to drive as fast as possible . '' `` Then he had gone through Hollonby an hour before we left it , '' said Mrs. Carleton looking again to her companion ; -- `` but he will hear of us at Carstairs -- we stopped there yesterday afternoon -- he will be back again in a few hours I am sure . Then we have been expected ? '' `` Yes ma'am -- my master gave orders that you should be expected . ''