the hour of twelve o'clock
It seems Hibbard was only there temporarily . `` Miss Seraine slept but little that night , -- she was so eager to ascertain if Henry was , or if he had been , there . Next morning she arose early and was ready for breakfast , though she ate but little . When the hour of twelve o'clock arrived she and Mrs. Lawton repaired to the office of Mr. Hibbard as per appointment . They were received in a very polite manner , and informed that a guard would be sent through the grounds with them . They asked if he could not accompany them , as they were very timid about passing through without his presence . He finally consented to attend them as guide and protector .