ten o’clock
And he knew . And Hermione -- did Fate intend that she should know ? It was nearly dawn when Artois fell asleep . He did not wake till past ten o'clock . The servant who brought his breakfast handed him a note , and told him that the ladies of the island had just left the hotel with Gaspare . As Artois took the note he was conscious of a mingled feeling of relief and disappointment . This swift , almost hurried departure left him lonely , yet he could not have met Hermione and Vere happily in the light of morning .