nine
o'clock in the morning of Thursday
That is what I am asking . Let me say , however , that there is no possibility of a reward , for the captain is in no position to offer one ; but I seem to feel that that will not weigh with you . Neither can I ask you to call at the house , for , as I have already told you , Lady Chepstow does not care for the Captain and under those circumstances it would be embarrassing to ask him there to meet you . So then , if no other case intervenes , and you really _ can _ grant me this great favour , will you be in the neighbourhood of the lich-gate of Lyntonhurst Old Church at nine o'clock in the morning of Thursday , you will win the everlasting gratitude of , Your sincere friend -- AILSA LORNE . '' Would he be there ? He laughed aloud as he put the question to himself . A Bradshaw was on his table .