about four o’clock
Ayrton 's place was , of course , to be in front of the wagon , and M. Olbinett , who did not much care for equitation , was to make room for himself among the baggage . Horses and bullocks were grazing in the Irishman 's meadows , ready to fetch at a moment 's notice . After all arrangements were made , and the carpenter set to work , John Mangles escorted the Irishman and his family back to the vessel , for Paddy wished to return the visit of Lord Glenarvan . Ayrton thought proper to go too , and about four o'clock the party came over the side of the DUNCAN . They were received with open arms . Glenarvan would not be outstripped in politeness , and invited his visitors to stop and dine . His hospitality was willingly accepted .