midday
Well , jump up , nephew , and we 'll see them off . '' Quite a crowd had gathered in the Old Square : men and women , dark-coated tradesmen , bucks from the Prince 's Court , and officers from Hove , all in a buzz of excitement ; for Sir John Lade and my uncle were two of the most famous whips of the time , and a match between them was a thing to talk of for many a long day . `` The Prince will be sorry to have missed the start , '' said my uncle . `` He does n't show before midday . Ah , Jack , good morning ! Your servant , madam ! It 's a fine day for a little bit of waggoning . ''