five o'clock
There slouched Dago , unfettered , but carefully watched . There were two more of the riffraff of the redoubtable ghost ranch , and two of the victims of the more skilful play , and potent doping , of the proprietors . All were under surveillance , several under charges , but where was Case ? It was Blackbeard who answered that question at five o'clock , when , from the post ambulance , he and Bright sprang forth , and presently aided to alight a very solemn-looking civilian , shaved , dressed and groomed with extreme care , but for pallor and nervousness , a reputable-looking criminal -- Case . Accused with assault with attempt to kill , the bookkeeper , none the less , had been taken in charge by officers of the army , with the entire consent of the officers of the law , and Sanchez the elder , José , that is , weakened at the sight of him . He was sober and clothed in his right mind , as Wickham meant he should be . Moreover , he looked no longer afraid .