a quarter to six
I 'll have to borrow it now , I 'm afraid ; but I 'll get you another some time , I promise you faithfully . '' `` I do n't care in the least , so long as you get out of this scrape , '' protested Honor . The sun was already so high that its bright rays , reflected in a little pool near their feet , warned the pair that it was no longer safe to delay their parting . `` It 's a quarter to six ! '' exclaimed Dermot , looking at his watch . `` I must absolutely fly . I 'll run all the way to Dunscar .