eleven o'clock
-LRB- The colonel wished him to say that he would immediately go to her house for the purpose , but Mr Brandon would not consent to write this . He was afraid that the widow would sit at her front door with a shot-gun and wait for him , and that some damage might thereby come to an unwary neighbor . -RRB- Each of them had many old friends in Richmond , and it would be very pleasant to be married there . He intended to start for that city in a day or two , and he would be rejoiced to meet her at eleven o'clock on the morning of the fifth instant , in the corridor , or covered bridge , connecting the Exchange and Ballard hotels , and there arrange all the details for an immediate marriage . The letter closed with an earnest hope that she would accede to this proposed plan , which would so soon make them the happiest couple upon earth ; and was signed `` Your devoted Robert . '' `` By which I mean , '' said Mr Brandon , `` that I am devoted to her destruction . '' The letter was read over by Colonel Macon , and highly approved by him .