a quarter to two
The earth sped beneath them . The trees and houses glided by like shadows . And then Alençon . It was hardly more than a quarter to two when they landed in a meadow between the town and Damigni . Don Luis made inquiries . A number of motor cars had passed along the road to Damigni , including a small limousine driven by a gentleman who had turned down a crossroad . And this crossroad led to the woods at the back of Langernault 's estate , the Old Castle .