eleven o’clock
The moon shone with a clear lustre , that afforded her a complete view of the terrace ; but she saw only a solitary sentinel , pacing at one end of it ; and , at length , tired with expectation , she withdrew to seek rest . Such , however , was the impression , left on her mind by the music , and the complaining she had formerly heard , as well as by the figure , which she fancied she had seen , that she determined to repeat the watch , on the following night . Montoni , on the next day , took no notice of Emily 's appointed visit , but she , more anxious than before to see him , sent Annette to enquire , at what hour he would admit her . He mentioned eleven o'clock , and Emily was punctual to the moment ; at which she called up all her fortitude to support the shock of his presence and the dreadful recollections it enforced . He was with several of his officers , in the cedar room ; on observing whom she paused ; and her agitation increased , while he continued to converse with them , apparently not observing her , till some of his officers , turning round , saw Emily , and uttered an exclamation . She was hastily retiring , when Montoni 's voice arrested her , and , in a faultering accent , she said , -- `` I would speak with you , Signor Montoni , if you are at leisure . '' `` These are my friends , '' he replied , `` whatever you would say , they may hear . ''