eight o'clock
in the evening
_ Armado _ . -- I give thee thy liberty , set thee free from durance ; and in lieu thereof impose on thee nothing but this . LOVE 'S LABOR LOST . By the time the court had concluded its session it was eight o'clock in the evening . It was quite dark , and the snow was falling heavily . When , therefore , the constable stepped into the street , holding his prisoner by the arm , it is not surprising that he encountered but few passengers . Those whom he did meet had their hats or caps slouched over their brows , which were bending down upon their breasts to protect the face from the driving snow .