three o'clock
If his interview with Lady Ogram proved encouraging , he would stay here over the next day , and give himself time to make acquaintance with the borough . At his hotel , he made inquiry about the way to Rivenoak , a name respectfully received . Lady Ogram 's estate was distant some two miles and a half from the edge of the town ; it lay hard by the village of Shawe , which was on the highroad to -- places wherewith Dyce had no concern . Thus informed , he ordered his luncheon , and requested that a fly might be ready at three o'clock to convey him to Rivenoak . When that hour arrived , he had studied the local directory , carefully looked over the town and county newspapers , and held a little talk with his landlord , who happened to be a political malcontent , cautiously critical of Mr. Robb . Dyce accepted the fact as of good augury . It was long since he had felt so lighthearted and sanguine .