Ten o'clock
What madness has come over you ? '' The horrified guests looked from one to the other . Every eye was fixed on the Colonel , shaking with rage . For a brief instant he faced his hostess , started to speak , checked himself as if some better judgment prevailed , and with upraised hands flung himself from the room , shouting , as he went : `` Ten o'clock , gentlemen ! Chesapeake Club ! Every man with a gun ! '' Richard , astounded at Clayton 's action and now thoroughly convinced of the danger of the situation and determined to do what he could to thwart the efforts of such men as the Colonel and his following , laid his violin in its case , turned to his frightened guests and with a few calming words and a promise to send each one of them word if any immediate danger existed , called Oliver and Nathan to him , and taking his cloak and hat from Malachi 's outstretched trembling hands started for the club .