eight o'clock
Davenport slept , and Barton was to remain there until Wilson 's return ; so stepping out into the fresh air , brisk and reviving , even in that street of abominations , Wilson took his way to Mr. Carson 's . Wilson had about two miles to walk before he reached Mr. Carson 's house , which was almost in the country . The streets were not yet bustling and busy . The shopmen were lazily taking down the shutters , although it was near eight o'clock ; for the day was long enough for the purchases people made in that quarter of the town , while trade was so flat . One or two miserable-looking women were setting off on their day 's begging expedition . But there were few people abroad . Mr. Carson 's was a good house , and furnished with disregard to expense .