nine o’clock
At eight o'clock he appeared at Ridley Court , and bade his grandfather and grandmother good-bye . They were full of pride , and showed their affection in indirect ways -- Sir William most by offering his opinion on the Bill and quoting Gaston frequently ; Lady Belward , by saying that next year she would certainly go up to town -- she had not done so for five years ! They both agreed that a scamper on the Continent would now be good for him . At nine o'clock he passed the rectory , on his way , strange to note , to the church . There was one light burning , but it was not in the study nor in Alice 's window . He supposed they had not returned . He paused and thought .