about eleven o’clock
It had the greater effect , as it was in diametrical opposition to the style of Mrs. Granby 's conversation ; who , in discussions with her husband , or her intimate friends , was peculiarly and habitually attentive to politeness . `` Ella biasmandol sempre , e dispregiando Se gli venia piu sempre inimicando . '' By her judicious and kind interposition , Emma often prevented the disagreeable consequences that threatened to ensue from Griselda 's disputatious habits ; but one night it was past her utmost skill to avert a violent storm , which arose about the pronunciation of a word . It began about eleven o'clock . Just as the family were sitting down to supper , seemingly in perfect harmony of spirits , Mr. Bolingbroke chanced to say , `` I think the wind is rising . '' -LRB- He pronounced the word _ wi * nd , short _ . -RRB- -LSB- Transcriber 's note : What is printed in the original text as an `` i '' with a breve is rendered here as `` i * '' . -RSB-