ten o'clock
Eleonora 's nature was one to resent before grieving . Her spirit was too high to break down under the first shock , and she carried her head proudly to the ball , betraying by no outward sign the stern despair of her heart , as she listened to the gay chatter of her companions , and with unflinching severity she carried out that judicial reply to Frank which she had already prepared , and then guarded herself among numerous partners against remonstrance or explanation . It had been all one whirl of bewilderment ; Lady Tyrrell tired , and making the girls ' intended journey on the morrow a plea for early departure ; and the Strangeways , though dancing indefatigably , and laughing at fatigue , coming away as soon as they saw she really wished it . All said good night and good-bye together , both to Lady Tyrrell and Sir Harry , and Lenore started at ten o'clock without having seen either . Her sense of heroism lasted till after the glimpse of Frank on the road . Her mood was of bitter disappointment and indignation . Frank was given up , but not less so were her father , her sister , and the world .