five o'clock
I left him making his suit to one of the most interesting ladies in London . '' The king turned with an inquiring look , and Churchill answered : `` Yes , your Majesty , it is all true . I was making my suit until near the hour of eleven , when Mistress Jennings , who was ill , told me it was time to go home . If she was kidnapped Sunday night , it was before five o'clock or after eleven . '' I flattered myself that we had all done a neat bit of convincing lying in a good cause . `` Odds fish ! '' mumbled the king , pulling his chin beard , evidently puzzled .