one o’clock
However , we saw him no more that day ; and only learnt that he had left a message at the stables that dinner was not to be kept waiting for him . Such a message from Clarence would have caused a great commotion ; but it was quite natural and a matter of course from him in the eyes of the elders , who knew nothing of his parting with Ellen . However , there was annoyance enough , when bedtime came , family prayers were over , and still there was no sign of him . My father sat up till one o'clock , to let him in , then gave it up , and I heard his step heavily mounting the stairs . ` _ Stafford _ . And you that are the King 's friends , follow me . _ Cade _ .