A quarter past seven
When Vane was trying to repel Sally 's embarrassing caresses a coach stopped on the western side of the Park at the point nearest to Rosamond 's Pond . The coach could have been driven into the Park itself , but this could not be done without the King 's permission . Two men got out and walked rapidly to the pond . `` A quarter past seven , '' said one drawing his watch from his fob . `` The time of meeting , Rofflash , you say was seven . '' `` Aye , and they 'll be punctual to the minute , I 'll swear . '' `` Then we ought to find the turtle doves billing and cooing .