about eight o’clock
She hastily interposed an explanation of the error in his comprehension of her meaning , and by the time that he understood , the lights of Lucerne were hazing the darkness , while the Rigi and Pilate had each hung out their rope ladder of stars . `` What time do you travel in the morning ? '' he asked then , turning his eyes downward upon her face . `` By the first express ; it goes , I believe , about eight o'clock . '' `` I shall not be awake , '' he said gloomily . `` I shall not be , either ; but Ottillie will get me aboard somehow . '' `` If it was noon that you go , I should certainly come to the Gare , '' he said thoughtfully ; then he reflected for a short space , and added eagerly , `` why do you not go later , and make an excursion by Zug ; it is just on your way , and a so interesting journey . ''