five o'clock
As he said this he staggered to his feet , and , supported by Lenora and Gustave , moved toward the garden , followed by Denecker with an expression of the deepest concern . A short rest in the open air beneath the shade of a noble chestnut-tree quickly restored a faint color to De Vlierbeck 's cheek and enabled him to tranquillize their anxiety about his sudden attack . `` I will rest here a while out of doors , '' said he , `` for fear the fit might return ; and perhaps a slow walk in the garden might hasten my recovery . '' `` It will do both of us good , '' answered Denecker ; `` and , besides , as I have to quit you at five o'clock , I do n't want to leave Grinselhof without seeing its garden . Let us take a turn through your walks , and afterward we shall have time enough to finish another bottle . '' As he said this he passed Lenora 's arm within his own , and , casting a coquettish glance at Gustave , began their promenade . By degrees De Vlierbeck rallied sufficiently to take part in the chat ; and gardening , agriculture , sporting , and a hundred different country topics , were fully discussed .