nine o'clock
Again she slept and at eight her maid brought her word that there would be hunting . It did rain a little but very little . Of course she would dress herself in riding attire . At nine o'clock she walked into the breakfast parlour properly equipped for the day 's sport . There were four or five men there in red coats and top boots , among whom Lord Rufford was conspicuous . They were just seating themselves at the breakfast table , and her aunt was already in her place . Lady Chiltern had come into the room with herself , and at the door had spoken some good-natured words of surprise .