eight o’clock
The man in his grasp was Catalán , which was not in his favour at Seville . The civil guards looked at the jar with respectful interest , but did not offer to take it ; and , after a moment of lively conversation , Ropes and his captive marched rapidly away with the men in red , black , and white . At least , whatever happened now , the King was safe ; and Monica was safe . It was not until eight o'clock , when I went to the quiet hotel where we had appointed to meet and dine , that I found out anything more . Then they told me that the King returned to his box after walking in the procession , and that , soon after , Dick had been surprised by a visit from a member of the police in plain clothes . The man had come to the O'Donnels ' box , inquired if the American gentleman were Mr. Waring , asked if he had a chauffeur named Peter Ropes , and being answered in the affirmative had told the story of the bomb . Dick had then gone with the policeman to see Ropes , had made a statement concerning himself , his business , his car , his chauffeur , his occupation in life , and the friends with whom he was staying .