eleven o'clock
It was only after I had learned all these particulars that I thought of drying my clothes and taking some refreshment . I then took possession of the dark alcove of his ante-room , which was lighted by one round window , and heated by a stove . I dressed myself neatly and simply , so that she I loved might not blush for me before her friends . At eleven o'clock V -- and I went out on foot ; we proceeded together as far as the window which I knew so well . There were three carriages at the door . V -- went up , and I retired to wait for him at the appointed place . How long that hour seemed while I waited for him !