Four o'clock
He was scandalized by such profanity . `` Sich language on a Sunday mornin ' , glory be to God ! What is the world comin ' to ? '' Four o'clock came , and the entire village of Kilronan turned out to the rescue . There were at least one thousand spectators of the interesting proceedings , and each individual of the thousand had a remark to make , a suggestion to offer , or a joke to deliver at the unhappy prisoners . And all was done under an affectation of sympathy that was deeply touching . Two constables kept order , but appeared to enjoy the fun .