ten at night
He was seen first in one place and then in another , in different parts of the city . At last he hastened through the streets towards his own house , but took special care to avoid the churches and the praying people . After entering the living-room of his home , he moved restlessly about the apartment , alternately taking up and laying down various trifling objects . At last , towards ten at night , he started forth with the Swedish treasure-box under his arm , and did not return . ` Whatever can there be in that box ! ' said Conrad after a time to his mother , who , though still an invalid , could not rest for anxiety , and had exchanged her bed for an easy-chair by the stove . ` It is nailed and screwed up still , as tight as ever , unless I am mistaken . '