about a half
after six
She spent much time in his company , listening to his accounts of the English Court and of his own home , which was situated in a district called Devonshire . I think Felix was not too well pleased with this intimacy , but whatever sorrow it caused him he kept locked up in his own breast . One evening , they started together to the house , expecting me to follow as soon as I was relieved of my duty . It was , I remember , about a half after six , when I left the hotel . The streets as usual were thronged with citizens and soldiers , who in some places almost blocked the road . In front of me was a horseman , to all appearance but newly arrived . He was proceeding at a foot pace , and evidently looking for suitable accommodation .