nine o'clock
Even the local cant of , _ Do you know me ? Who are you ? _ and _ I know you _ ; with the sly pointing of the finger , the arch nod of the head , and the pert squeak of the voice , though wearisome to those who frequent such assemblies , were , to her unhackneyed observation , additional subjects of amusement . Soon after nine o'clock , every room was occupied , and the common crowd of regular masqueraders were dispersed through the various apartments . Dominos of no character , and fancy dresses of no meaning , made , as is usual at such meetings , the general herd of the company : for the rest , the men were Spaniards , chimney-sweepers , Turks , watchmen , conjurers , and old women ; and the ladies , shepherdesses , orange girls , Circassians , gipseys , haymakers , and sultanas . Cecilia had , as yet , escaped any address beyond the customary enquiry of _ Do you know me ? _ and a few passing compliments ; but when the rooms filled , and the general crowd gave general courage , she was attacked in a manner more pointed and singular .