ten o'clock
Now the frozen love of years melted and flowed into one strong , impetuous stream towards him -- her son -- his son ! Oh , that he might dare to claim him ! It was late when Mr. Brudenell fell asleep -- so late that he overslept himself in the morning . And when at last he awoke he was surprised to find that it was ten o'clock . But Judge Merlin 's house was `` liberty hall . '' His guests breakfasted when they got up , and got up when they awoke . It was one of his crochets never to have anyone awakened .