seven in the morning
Come hither at thy leisure , Mark , -- or thy best speed , as thou wilt -- but come with thy father 's consent . '' `` With my father in person , '' said Everard , `` if you will permit . '' `` Be that , '' answered the knight , `` as he and you will -- I think Joceline will scarce shut the door in thy face , or Bevis growl as he did after poor Louis Kerneguy . -- Nay , no more raptures , but good-night , Mark , good-night ; and if thou art not tired with the fatigue of yesterday -- why , if you appear here at seven in the morning , I think we must bear with your company on the Kingston road . '' Once more Everard pressed the knight 's hand , caressed Bevis , who received his kindness graciously , and went home to dreams of happiness , which were realized , as far as this motley world permits , within a few months afterwards . * * * * * My life was of a piece .