about seven o'clock
Up till nightfall , a dull , noiseless agitation , such as precedes great catastrophes , ran through the anxious multitude . An indescribable uneasiness pervaded all minds , an indefinable sensation which oppressed the heart . Every one wished it was over . However , about seven o'clock , the heavy silence was dissipated . The moon rose above the horizon . Millions of hurrahs hailed her appearance . She was punctual to the rendezvous , and shouts of welcome greeted her on all sides , as her pale beams shone gracefully in the clear heavens .