eleven o'clock
`` No , that is the other story . This man said he was very dry . '' `` Ah , the one step from the sublime to the ridiculous , which reminds me that if I remain here much longer talking nonsense I shall lose the good opinion I am sure you have formed of me from Mr. Mackenzie 's letter . Why , it must be after eleven o'clock ! Are you going any farther , or will you walk with me to the hotel ? '' `` If you will allow me -- '' `` Indeed , I shall be very glad of your company . I came out to escape my own thoughts .