five in the morning
They did n't think much of this at the time , but it came back to their minds later on . `` Well , then , '' says John a Hall , `` you 're all terrible certain about the Parson 's votes being lost ; but dang me if I 've lost hope of 'em yet . Though I ca n't do it myself , I believe the old fool could be handled . By five in the morning , say , we shall know about Lord William . If he ca n't leave his bed -- and I 'll bet he ca n't -- I suggest that the Major steps down , pays an early call , and tells Parson the simple truth from beginning to end . '' `` An excellent suggestion ! '' put in Mr. Newte .