about four o'clock
I had made up my mind , upon what very slight grounds the reader must be aware , that this Mr De Benyon either must be my father , or , if not , was able , to tell me who was . Had not Mr Masterton said that there was a clue -- had he not written to Dublin ? The case was to my excited imagination as clear as the noon-day , and before I arrived at home , I had made up my mind in what manner I should proceed . It was then about four o'clock . I hastily packed up my portmanteau -- took with me all my ready money , about sixty pounds , and sent the servant to secure a place in the mail to Holyhead . He returned , stating that there was a seat taken for me . I waited till half-past five to see Harcourt , but he did not come home .