about eight o'clock
Claudia turned away her head to conceal the indignant tears that arose to her eyes . She was beginning to discover that her comfort , convenience , and inclination were just about the last circumstances that her husband was disposed to take into consideration . What a dire reverse for her , whose will from her earliest recollection had been the law to all around her ! The train started again and sped on its way through the darkness of the night towards Aberdeen , where they arrived about eight o'clock . `` Here at last the railway journey ends , thank Heaven , '' sighed Claudia , as the train slackened its speed and crawled into the station . And the usual bustle attending its arrival ensued . Fortunately for Claudia , the viscount found himself too much fatigued after about sixteen hours ' ride to go farther that night .