three o'clock
No one will speak to you , for they never do to me . When you have reached the park , spring upon my horse and put whip to him for the village of Tip Top . My servant , Wool , will ride after you , but not speak to you or approach near enough to discover your identity -- for he has been ordered by his master to keep me in sight , and he has been forbidden by his mistress to intrude upon her privacy . You will reach Tip Top by three o'clock , when the Staunton stage passes through . You may then reveal yourself to Wool , give my horse into his charge , get into the coach and start for Staunton . Upon reaching that place , put yourself under the protection of your friends , the two old physicians , and get them to prosecute your guardian for cruelty and flagrant abuse of authority . Be cool , firm and alert , and all will be well ! ''