about seven o’clock
Although he was a poor man , he had not been accustomed to oscillations of fortune , and he was in an utterly strange place , with five pounds in his pocket , and nothing to do . He was , however , resolved not to yield , and thought it best to begin with his wife before she could begin with him . `` Now , my dear , tell me what has happened , who sent you here , and what kind of a journey you have had ? '' `` Mr. Bradshaw came about seven o'clock , and told me the Government was about to suppress the Friends of the People ; that you did not know it ; that I must go to Manchester ; that you would come after me ; and that a message would be left for you . He took me to the coach , and paid for me . '' `` Mr. Bradshaw ! Did he tell you anything more ? ''