about eight o'clock
He came and went most erratically , went no one knew whither , returned at most unexpected moments , never slept more than an hour or two in his bed which he quitted at amazingly early hours , strolling out of the cottage when all decent folk were just beginning their night 's rest , and wandering off unseen , unheard , only to return as he had gone . He paid his money for his room regularly , however , and this was vastly acceptable these hard times . But to Sue it was passing strange that her prince should be out of her reach , just when Sir Marmaduke 's and Mistress de Chavasse 's absence had made their meetings more easy and pleasant . Yet with it all , she was equally conscious of an unaccountable feeling of relief , and every evening , when at about eight o'clock she returned homewards after having vainly awaited the prince , there was nothing of the sadness and disappointment in her heart which a maiden should feel when she has failed to see her lover . She was just as much in love with him as ever ! -- oh ! of that she felt quite sure !