eight in the morning
He was shaken by gusty impulses , now to strike Mr. Dunborough across his smirking face , now to give some frenzied order , now to do some foolish act that must expose him to disgrace . He had much ado not to break into hysterical weeping , or into a torrent of frantic oaths . The exertions of the night , following on a day spent in the saddle , the tortures of fear and suspense , this last disappointment , the shock of his fall -- had all told on him ; and it was well that at this crisis Mr. Fishwick was at his elbow . For the lawyer saw his face and read it aright , and interposing suggested an adjournment to the inn ; adding that while they talked the matter over and refreshed themselves , a messenger could go to Bath and bring back new horses ; in that way they might still be in Bristol by eight in the morning . ` Bristol ! ' Sir George muttered , passing his hand across his brow . ` Bristol !