six o'clock
This was how it was to be -- the name of the Curate of St Roque 's was to be linked to that of Rosa Elsworthy , let the truth be what it might , in the mouths of every maid and every mistress in Carlingford . He was seized with a sudden apprehension of this aspect of the matter , and it was not wonderful if Mr Wentworth drew his breath hard and set his teeth , as he ordered the woman away , in a tone which could not be disobeyed . `` I do n't want to make no talk , '' said Elsworthy , who during this time had made many efforts to speak ; `` I 've sait it before , and I say it again -- it 's Mr Wentworth 's fault if there 's any talk . She was seen here last night , '' he went on rapidly , `` and afore six o'clock this blessed morning , you , as are never known to be stirring early , meets us at the door , all shaved and dressed ; and it aint very difficult to see , to them as watches the clergyman 's countenance , '' said Elsworthy , turning from one to another , `` as everything is n't as straight as it ought to be ; but I aint going to make no talk , Mr Wentworth , '' he went on , drawing closer , and speaking with conciliatory softness ; `` me and her aunt , sir , loves her dearly , but we 're not the folks to stand in her way , if a gentleman was to take a fancy to Rosa . If you 'll give me your word to make her your wife honourable , and tell me where she is , tortures would n't draw no complaints from me . One moment , sir ; it aint only that she 's pretty , but she 's good as well -- she wo n't do you no discredit , Mr Wentworth . Put her to school , or what you please , sir , '' said Rosa 's uncle ; `` me and my wife will never interfere , so be as you make her your wife honourable ; but I aint a worm to be trampled on , '' cried Elsworthy , as the Curate , finding him approach very closely , thrust him away with vehement indignation ; `` I aint a slave to be pushed about .