Three o’clock
A strange brow of care it was just then , according ill with the gay face of Hamish Channing . Arthur , waiting for no second permission , flew towards the cathedral as fast as his long legs would carry him . The dean and chapter were preparing to leave the chapter-house as he tore past it , through the cloisters . Three o'clock was striking . Arthur 's heart and breath were alike panting when he gained the dark stairs . At that moment , to his excessive astonishment , the organ began to peal forth . Seated at it was Mr. Williams ; and a few words of explanation ensued .