ten o’clock
`` Is that serious ? '' `` Very serious , indeed -- the one thing upon earth which could have disarranged my plans . He ca n't be very long , now . It is already ten o'clock . Our success and even his life may depend upon his coming out before the fog is over the path . '' The night was clear and fine above us . The stars shone cold and bright , while a half-moon bathed the whole scene in a soft , uncertain light .