midnight
No ; she would not marry him without her father 's leave : but she would never own that her engagement was broken , let them affix what most opprobrious name to him they might choose . To her card-sharpers seemed to be no worse than gamblers . She was quite sure that Christ had come to save men who cheat at cards as well as others . As Sir Harry and his cousin entered the London station late at night , -- it was past midnight , -- Sir Harry bade his companion meet him the next morning at Mr. Boltby 's chambers at eleven . Cousin George had had ample time for meditation , and had considered that it might be best for him to `` cut up a little rough . '' `` Mr. Boltby is my enemy , '' he said , `` and I do n't know what I am to get by going there . '' `` If you do n't , sir , I 'll not pay one shilling for you . ''