about ten o’clock
My lord received him with the utmost marks of friendship and affection , and told him that his affairs went on as well almost as he himself could desire , and that he doubted not very soon to wish him joy of a company . When Booth had made a proper return to all his lordship 's unparalleled goodness , he whispered Amelia that the colonel was entirely out of danger , and almost as well as himself . This made her satisfaction complete , threw her into such spirits , and gave such a lustre to her eyes , that her face , as Horace says , was too dazzling to be looked at ; it was certainly too handsome to be looked at without the highest admiration . His lordship departed about ten o'clock , and left the company in raptures with him , especially the two ladies , of whom it is difficult to say which exceeded the other in his commendations . Mrs. Ellison swore she believed he was the best of all humankind ; and Amelia , without making any exception , declared he was the finest gentleman and most agreeable man she had ever seen in her life ; adding , it was great pity he should remain single . `` That 's true , indeed , '' cries Mrs. Ellison , `` and I have often lamented it ; nay , I am astonished at it , considering the great liking he always shews for our sex , and he may certainly have the choice of all . The real reason , I believe , is , his fondness for his sister 's children .