about eleven
o'clock in the morning
The advice to go to Plymouth was too late , the troops having sailed some time ; and I had no doubt but that Mary Sullivan and her husband were among those who had embarked at the time that I was at the port to pass my examination . Show the letter to my father I would not , as it would only have put him in a fever , and his interference would , in all probability , have done more harm than good . I therefore waited quietly for more intelligence , and resolved to apply to my grandfather to obtain my promotion . A few days afterwards I set off for Eagle Park , and arrived about eleven o'clock in the morning . I sent in my name and was admitted into the library , where I found Lord Privilege in his easy chair as usual . `` Well , child , '' said he , remaining on his chair , and not offering even one finger to me , `` what do you want , that you come here without an invitation ? '' `` Only , my lord , to inquire after your health , and to thank you for your kindness to me in procuring me and Mr O'Brien the appointment to a fine frigate . ''