the morning, about eleven o'clock
There did n't seem to be anything to stay up for , and bed is a comforting friend on these occasions . Hilary had a perverse tendency to sit up all night when the worst had happened and he had a frightful head ; Peter 's way with life was more amenable ; he always took what comfort was offered him . Bed is a good place ; it folds protecting , consoling arms about you , and gives at best oblivion , at worst a blessed immunity from action . In the morning , about eleven o'clock , Peter went to the Ca ' delle Gemme . That had to be done , so it was no use delaying . He asked for Lord Evelyn Urquhart , and supposed that the servant who showed him in was astonished at his impudence . However , he was permitted to wait in the reception-room while the servant went to acquaint Lord Evelyn with his presence .