ten o'clock
He sighed deeply and sought his cigarette-case . Vain hope of comfort ! His cigarettes were no more than a distasteful pulp . He felt forlorn , very cold , very hungry , also ; for it was now between nine and ten o'clock . His heart was heavy as he prepared to mount the hill and finish his evening 's work . He must see Guillaume ; he must see the Countess ; and then -- `` Ah ! '' he cried , and stooped suddenly to the ground .