the hour of ten
I did not break the seal because , although John Snell seemed friendly toward me , I did not wish him to be present when I read the missive , for I hoped that Naomi was the writer . Presently John left me alone , and then I anxiously read and re-read the words which had been written . They were very few , but they made my heart burn with great joy , for they told me that I might soon see my love again . This is what was written : `` If you would help me , meet me to-night at Pendennis Castle gates at the hour of ten . I would then tell you what was impossible for me to say at Humphry Bolitho 's shop . If you love me , do not fail ; I am in greater danger than you think . If you fail our only hope is gone . ''