About four o’clock
Marriott recovered her senses when she heard that her ladyship had consented to send for a physician ; but she declared that she could not conceive how any thing less than the power of magic could have brought her lady to such a determination . Belinda had scarcely despatched a servant for Dr. X -- , when Lady Delacour repented of the permission she had given , and all that could be said to pacify only irritated her temper . She became delirious ; Belinda 's presence of mind never forsook her , she remained quietly beside the bed waiting for the arrival of Dr. X -- , and she absolutely refused admittance to the servants , who , drawn by their lady 's outrageous cries , continually came to her door with offers of assistance . About four o'clock the doctor arrived , and Miss Portman was relieved from some of her anxiety . He assured her that there was no immediate danger , and he promised that the secret which she had entrusted to him should be faithfully kept . He remained with her some hours , till Lady Delacour became more quiet and fell asleep , exhausted with delirious exertions . -- `` I think I may now leave you , '' said Dr. X -- ; but as he was going through the dressing-room , Belinda stopped him .