eight o’clock
my truth is doubted , believe in me ! ''' And , her heart beating with anxiety , she tried to think what was to be done . There was an old Mrs. Medlicott , who had been a housekeeper of her uncle 's , living at Seven Oaks -- she would go there -- she should be safe -- she should be independent . She knew that she was then in town , and was to go to Seven Oaks the next day ; she resolved to send Rose early in the morning to Mrs. Medlicott 's lodging , which was near Grosvenor Square , to desire her to call at General Clarendon 's as she went out of town , at eight o'clock . She could then go with her to Seven Oaks ; and , by setting out before Cecilia could be up , she should avoid seeing her again . There are minds which totally sink , and others that wonderfully rise , under the urgency of strong motive and of perilous circumstance . It is not always the mind apparently strongest or most daring that stands the test .