about three in the afternoon
But , latterly , he had quarrelled with Kelly 's Court , and had insisted on being Sim Lynch 's fool , much to the chagrin of that old man ; and , since his death , he had nearly maddened Barry by following him through the street , and being continually found at the house-door when he went out . Jack 's attendance was certainly dictated by affection rather than any mercenary views , for he never got a scrap out of the Dunmore House kitchen , or a halfpenny from his new patron . But still , he was Barry 's fool ; and , like other fools , a desperate annoyance to his master . On the day in question , as young Mr. Lynch was riding out of the gate , about three in the afternoon , there , as usual , was Jack . `` Now yer honour , Mr. Barry , darling , shure you wo n't forget Jacky to-day . You 'll not forget your own fool , Mr. Barry ? '' Barry did not condescend to answer this customary appeal , but only looked at the poor ragged fellow as though he 'd like to flog the life out of him .