the hour of
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`` On Tuesday : I require till then to produce my witnesses . '' `` So be it ; yet stay : on Tuesday I have military business at W -- , some miles hence ; the next day let it be ; the place of meeting where you please . '' `` Here , then , my lord , '' answered Clarence ; `` you have insulted me grossly before Lady Westborough and your affianced bride , and before them my vindication and answer should be given . '' `` You are right , '' said Lord Ulswater ; `` be it here , at the hour of twelve . '' Clarence bowed his assent and withdrew . Lord Ulswater remained on the spot , with downcast eyes , and a brow on which thought had succeeded passion . `` If true , '' said he aloud , though unconsciously , `` if this be true , why , then I owe him reparation , and he shall have it at my hands .