nine o'clock
said Marcella , when he was again beside her . `` I think I am tired out , but I might rest now a little . When we get to the Court , will you ask Miss Raeburn to let me have some food in her sitting-room ? Then , at nine o'clock or so , may I come down and see Lord Maxwell and you -- together ? '' What she said , and the manner in which she said it , could only add to his uneasiness ; but he assented , put a cushion behind her , wrapped the rugs round her , and then sat silent , train after train of close and anxious thought passing through his mind as they rolled along the dark roads . When they arrived at Maxwell Court , the sound of the carriage brought Lord Maxwell and Miss Raeburn at once into the hall . Aldous went forward in front of Marcella .