half past eleven
She tells everything to Edwards , and Edwards repeats to his master . A quarter past eleven all will be still -- the household will have retired -- you may venture forth in safety . The night will be dark , the way lonely and dismal ; but you know it every inch . On the stone terrace , at half past eleven , you will find -- your mother awaiting you . You can talk to her in perfect safety , and for as long as you choose . '' `` Have you seen her ? '' she asked .