six o'clock
They alighted before reaching Seascale . Barfoot discharged his debt to the driver -- who went on to bait at the hotel -- and walked with Rhoda for the last quarter of a mile . This was his own idea ; Rhoda made no remark , but approved his discretion . ` It is six o'clock , ' said Everard , after a short silence . ` You remember your arrangement . At eight , down on the shore . ' ` I should be much more comfortable in the armchair with a book . '