ten o'clock
inquired Roland . `` Do n't know ; he said he might not return to-night . '' Roland borrowed a newspaper , and sat down to while away a tedious evening . People came in and went out , but as early as ten o'clock the barroom was nearly deserted . `` Do you think the colonel will be likely to return during the night -- after the house is closed , for instance ? '' inquired Roland . `` Do n't know at all .