half after eleven
Lord Elmwood appeared at dinner , in an even , but not in a good temper ; the subject of the masquerade was never brought up , nor indeed was it once in his thoughts ; for though he was offended at his ward 's behaviour on the occasion , and considered that she committed a fault in telling him , `` She would go , '' yet he never suspected she meant to do so , not even at the time she said it , much less that she would persist , coolly and deliberately , in so direct a contradiction to his will . She , for her part , flattered herself , that his going to Windsor , was intended in order to give her an opportunity of passing the evening as she pleased , without his being obliged to know of it , and consequently to complain . Miss Woodley , who was willing to hope as she wished , began to be of the same opinion ; and , without reluctance , dressed herself as a wood-nymph to accompany her friend . At half after eleven , Miss Milner 's chair , and another with Miss Woodley , took them from Lord Elmwood 's , to call upon the party -LRB- wood-nymphs and huntresses -RRB- who were to accompany them , and make up the suit of Diana . They had not left the house two minutes , when a thundering rap came at the door -- it was Lord Elmwood in a post chaise . Upon some occasion the next day 's hunt was deferred : he had been made acquainted with it , and came from Windsor at that late hour . After he had informed Mrs. Horton and Mr. Sandford , who were sitting together , of the cause of his sudden return , and had supper ordered for him , he enquired , `` What company had just left the house ? ''