nine o'clock
I entered , followed by Timothy , and , as I stepped over the threshold , I fainted . As soon as I recovered , Mrs McShane led me up stairs into her room for security , and I was soon able to take the refreshment I so much required . I stated what had passed to Mrs McShane and Kathleen , who were much shocked at the account . `` You had better wait till it is late , before you go on , '' said Mrs McShane , `` it will be more safe ; it is now nine o'clock , and the people will all be moving till eleven . I will give your horses some corn , and when you are five miles from here , you may consider yourselves as safe . Holy saints ! what an escape ! ''