a quarter to seven o'clock
Why , what mighty ekkypage is this , come to town at such a purblinking time of day ? ' `` Tis what time only can tell -- though ` twill not be long first , ' the hostler replied , as the driver of the pair of horses and carriage containing Sol and Mountclere slackened pace , and drew rein before the inn . Fresh horses were immediately called for , and while they were being put in the two travellers walked up and down . ` It is now a quarter to seven o'clock , ' said Mountclere ; ` and the question arises , shall I go on to Knollsea , or branch off at Corvsgate Castle for Enckworth ? I think the best plan will be to drive first to Enckworth , set me down , and then get him to take you on at once to Knollsea . What do you say ? ' ` When shall I reach Knollsea by that arrangement ? '