5 o'clock precisely
And how pleasantly and nationally does one come back with the port to our `` ancient ally , Portugal , '' with a mind-painted panorama of Torres Vedras and the Douro , -- with Black Horse Square and the Tagus , -- `` the Duke '' ever and anon flitting across the scene , and making each glass you carry to your lips a heartfelt `` long life to him ! '' Alas and alas ! such prandial delights were not for me ; I must dine for twelve cents , or , by accepting the brilliant entertainment announced yonder , price half-a-dollar , keep Lent the rest of the week . The temptation to which I allude ran thus : -- Ladies and Gentlemen 's Grand Ordinary of all Nations At 5 o'clock precisely . Thumbo-rig -- Mint julep -- and a Ball . The `` Half-dollar . '' Monsieur Palamede de Rosanne directs the Ceremonies .