about an hour after midnight
Anna covered the cold , pale face and went nearer to protect it from any attack . The sun had not long risen when Mrs. Carleton with little Cora left the castle . Anna heard their voices , and went to meet them . `` I must be careful how I speak , '' she said , addressing Mrs. Carleton , `` for I feel sure Cora understands much more than she can find language to express , but I have to tell you that ever since about an hour after midnight I have been all alone . He sleeps . '' The ladies gave the child some shells to play with , and went to where his body lay . They drew the sail over the low wall which they had made around him and completely covered in the little room .