hour from three to
six
We may do so likewise . It was to the following effect : -- `` Sir : If I understood your last assurance on leaving you this day , I am to believe that the stroke of my whip has made its proper impression on your soul -- that you are willing to use the ordinary means of ordinary persons , to avenge an indignity which was not CONFINED TO YOUR CLOTH . If so , meet me at the lake with whatever weapons you choose to bring . I will be there , provided with pistols for both , at any hour from three to six . I shall proceed to the spot as soon as I receive your answer . `` W. H. '' `` Short and sharp ! '' exclaimed Stevens as he read the billet .