ten o’clock
And now , '' he added , changing his voice , `` is this place private ? '' `` Let 's see , '' said Dirk , `` they have cleared the things away , and the old housekeeper has tidied up my bedroom . Yes , I think so . Nobody ever comes up here after ten o'clock . What is it ? '' Brant touched his arm , and , understanding the truth , Dirk led the way into the window-place . There , standing with his back to the room , and his hands crossed in a peculiar fashion , he uttered the word , `` _ Jesus _ , '' and paused .