four o'clock in the morning
As for Lady Bassett , she spent a horrible night of terror , suspense , and agony . She could not lie down , nor even sit still ; she walked incessantly , wringing her hands , and groaning for news . Mary Wells did all she could to comfort her ; but it was a situation beyond the power of words to alleviate . Her intolerable suspense lasted till four o'clock in the morning ; and then , in the still night , horses ' feet came clattering up to the door . Lady Bassett went into the hall . It was dimly lighted by a single lamp . The great door was opened , and in clattered Moss and Drake , splashed and weary and downcast .