two o'clock
While the ladies were resting , and preparing for their journey , I returned on board the tender , and , leaving Grampus in charge , received from all hands an assurance that they would obey his orders and remain faithful to their colours . `` Never fear us , Mr Hurry , '' said Grampus ; `` we hopes you will see them beautiful ladies safe with their friends , and will soon come back to us . '' I told him I hoped to return in a few days , and as I went over the side all hands gave three cheers as an earnest of their sincerity . The arrangements for the journey were soon made , and by two o'clock our party was ready to commence the journey . At the door stood a coach covered with gilding , but very much the worse for wear . Four horses were attached to it , but their sorry appearance showed that they would not be able to drag it except at a slow pace , and for a short distance . On the coach-box sat a white-headed negro .