ten o’clock
But what would she have said had she known that -- indirectly -- Columbus had sent to Spain a rival for her adored Cipriano ? Ignorance being bliss , the delightful mother and son were a hostess and a host almost too hospitable . As if the hampers stowed in the car were not enough , a tremendous breakfast on a table loaded with flowers was provided for us . But just as we sat down , at ten o'clock , a servant on duty as scout appeared , panting after a scamper across fields , to say that a motor had passed . Our chauffeur sent word that it was _ the _ motor ; and was ready to start our car . This was the signal for confusion , cries of regret , wishes for good luck , laughter , and exclamations . Pilar and the Cherub were persuaded to finish their cups of thick chocolate , flavoured with cinnamon , while Dick and I drank our strong coffee and left our _ aguardiente _ .