about ten o'clock
The direction of her husband 's attention so unexpectedly to widow Rorke 's I cabin , at that moment , and his discovery of her interview with Lamh Laudher , determined her , previously acquainted as she had been with his jealousy , to keep out of his reach , until some satisfactory explanation could be given . Ellen , however , could not rest ; her grief had so completely overborne all other considerations , that she cared little , now , whether her friends perceived it or not . On one thing , she was fixed , and that was , to prevent Lamh Laudher from encountering the Dead Boxer . With this purpose she wrapped herself in a cloak about ten o'clock , and careless whether she was observed or not , went directly towards his aunt 's house . About two-thirds of the way had probably been traversed , when a man , wrapped up in a cloak , like herself , accosted her in a low voice , not much above a whisper . `` Miss Neil , '' said he , `` I do n't think it would be hard to guess where you are going . '' `` Who are you that asks ? ''