nearly two o'clock in the morning
They again put their horses into a gallop , and continued on until they reached the end of the glade , which led out on the high road . Lord Reginald bore the pain manfully ; indeed , it was surprising that he did not faint and fall from his horse . The trotting along the road was even worse than the gallop , and at last he had to tell Voules to stop and walk . It was nearly two o'clock in the morning when they reached the hall . They found Lord and Lady Elverston , with Lord John , sitting up for them . `` Most thankful to see you back , '' said Lord Elverston , who came out to meet them ; `` we were too anxious to go to bed . One of the grooms had brought word that there had been a desperate fight between the revenue men and the smugglers , and that there had been a number of killed and wounded .