eleven o’clock
By daybreak the entire population of Coal Town was astir . Work was suspended ; overseers and workmen alike desired to do honor to Simon Ford and his son . They all felt they owed a large debt of gratitude to these bold and persevering men , by whose means the mine had been restored to its former prosperity . The ceremony was to take place at eleven o'clock , in St. Giles 's chapel , which stood on the shores of Loch Malcolm . At the appointed time , Harry left the cottage , supporting his mother on his arm , while Simon led the bride . Following them came Starr , the engineer , composed in manner , but in reality nerved to expect the worst , and Jack Ryan , stepping superb in full Highland piper 's costume . Then came the other mining engineers , the principal people of Coal Town , the friends and comrades of the old overman -- every member of this great family of miners forming the population of New Aberfoyle .