about five in the afternoon
I will , therefore , acknowledge that these bathing scenes shocked me greatly , the first time I heard them spoken of . I resented it with a species of disgust easy to understand , while I positively refused to take part in them . To speak the truth , I was chafed a little ; still , these worldly railleries could not touch me , and had no effect on my determination . Yesterday , however , about five in the afternoon , the Marchioness sent for me , and managed the affair so neatly , that it was impossible for me not to act as her escort . We started . The maid carried the bathing costumes both of the Marchioness and of my sister , who was to join us later . `` I know , '' said my cousin , `` that you swim well ; the fame of your abilities has reached us here from your college .