three in the morning
Laurens , looking like a king in exile , wrung many hearts . Hamilton 's brother aides , unfortunately , were the more closely bound by his absence , but they had despatched him with their blessing and much chaffing . The hall of the Schuyler mansion was about twenty feet square and panelled in white . It was decorated with holly , and for three nights before the wedding illuminated by hundreds of wax candles , while the young people danced till three in the morning . The Schuyler house , long accustomed to entertaining , had never been gayer , and no one was more content than the chatelaine . Although she had been reasonably sure of Elizabeth , there was no telling at what moment the maiden might yield to the romantic mania of the time , and climb out of her window at night while Hamilton stood shivering below . Now all danger was past , and Mrs. Schuyler moved , large , placid , and still handsome , among her guests , beaming so affectionately whenever she met Mrs. Carter 's flashing eyes that Peggy and Cornelia renewed their vows to elope when the hour and the men arrived .