four o’clock
But if this species of information is not easy of attainment here , even by natives , how difficult must it be to govern a people three thousand miles off , who differ most materially in thought , word , and deed , from their official rulers . Mr. Slick , when we had not met during the day , generally visited me at night , about the time I usually returned from a dinner-party , and amused me by a recital of his adventures . `` Squire , '' said he , `` I have had a most curious capur to-day , and one that will interest you , I guess . Jist as I was a settin ' down to breakfast this mornin ' , and was a turnin ' of an egg inside out into a wine-glass , to salt , pepper and batter it for Red-lane Alley , I received a note from a Mister Pen , saying the Right Honourable Mr. Tact would be glad , if it was convenient , if I would call down to his office , to Downin ' Street , to-day , at four o'clock . Thinks says I to myself , ` What 's to pay now ? Is it the Boundary Line , or Creole Case , or Colonial Trade , or the Burnin ' of the Caroline , or Right o ' Sarch ? or what national subject is on the carpet to-day ?