six o'clock in the morning
Mrs. Cotton then informed the widow that she was the wife of the prisoner , and confided to her enough of her history to create for her a strong interest in the breast of the good woman . She did not fail to convey the same feeling with regard to Sophia to her son , who promised her an early interview with her husband on the following morning , and to do all for her and him that lay in his power . Cheered with this promise , the weary traveller retired to her chamber , and slept soundly . Before six o'clock in the morning , she found herself in the presence of her husband . `` My husband ! my dear husband ! and it was my imprudence that brought you to this ! ''