about eight o'clock
Here I 've been fearing as how I should never reach Firgrove , and blaming the Lord for forgetting us . And now , out of the mouth of a babe , so to speak , He brings the very plan that will be easiest and best for us all , '' and tears of joy and thankfulness trickled down the poor creature 's hollow , fevered cheeks . `` We need n't go just yet , not for ever so long , '' said Darby , quite proud of his post of commander-in-chief for the time being . `` The boat leaves Barchester early , early in the morning , but she does n't reach Engleton till about eight o'clock . I 've talked with Mrs. Grey of the _ Smiling Jane _ lots and lots of times , so I know . She reaches Firdale some time in the evening . We 'll be home in time for tea .