six o'clock
the Dame Elinor saith that it is enough , and that thou art to go forth . Nay , hold a while ; for I say unto thee that it is yet early in the day , and that thy chamber is not yet dight for thee , so thou must needs bestow thyself elsewhere till it be done . '' Goldilind rose up , and said smiling : `` Yea , Aloyse , but thou hast not brought my raiment : and thou seest ! '' The maid stood looking at her a moment somewhat evilly , and then said : `` Well , since it is but scant six o'clock , I may do that ; but I bid thee ask me not overmuch ; for meseemeth Dame Elinor is not overwell pleased with thee to-day , nor our chaplain either . '' Therewith she turned and went out , locking the door behind her , and came back presently bearing on her arm a green gown and other raiment : she laid them on the stool before the Lady , and said : `` Hasten , my Lady , and let me go to my place : sooth to say , it may well be double trouble to thee to don thy clothes , for thou mayst have to doff them again before long . '' Goldilind answered nought , but reddened and paled again as she clad her under the waiting-maid 's eyes . Then they went out together , and up a short stone stair , till they were level with the greensward without .