eleven o'clock
At ten o'clock he ordered his fire to be made up , and a bottle of wine to be brought to him . He then dismissed his servant , whose room , as well as the apartments of the rest of the family , was situated in another part of the house . The servant lay down without undressing , that he might be the sooner ready for his journey in the morning , his master having informed him that the post-horses would be at the door before six o'clock . `` Past eleven o'clock ! All is silent around me , and my soul is calm . I thank thee , O God , that thou bestowest strength and courage upon me in these last moments ! I approach the window , my dearest of friends ; and through the clouds , which are at this moment driven rapidly along by the impetuous winds , I behold the stars which illumine the eternal heavens .