about ten o’clock
There was no answer ; and when he knocked louder it was still in vain . He tried the door and found it locked . Then he retreated to the sitting-room , rang , and made inquiries of the waiter who answered the bell . Mr. Belamour had received a note at about ten o'clock , and had gone out with him `` in great disorder , '' said the waiter . At the same moment there was a knock at the door , and a billet was brought in from Lady Belamour . The Major tore it open and read : -- `` MY DEAR COUSIN , `` I grieve for you , but my Suspicions were correct . We have all been completely hoodwinked by that old Villain , my Brother-in-law .