about nine o’clock
`` Yes , '' replied Langhetti . `` But no doubt he has his own work before him ; and this is but part of his plan , to rouse you from inaction to vengeance . '' On the morning after the last escape of Beatrice , Clark went up to Brandon Hall . It was about nine o'clock . A sullen frown was on his face , which was pervaded by an expression of savage malignity . A deeply preoccupied look , as though he were altogether absorbed in his own thoughts , prevented him from noticing the half-smiles which the servants cast at one another . Asgeelo opened the door .