two o'clock before
The Music ceased : The Performers dispersed , and silence prevailed through the Street . Antonia quitted the window with regret : She as usual recommended herself to the protection of St. Rosolia , said her accustomed prayers , and retired to bed . Sleep was not long absent , and his presence relieved her from her terrors and inquietude . It was almost two o'clock before the lustful Monk ventured to bend his steps towards Antonia 's dwelling . It has been already mentioned that the Abbey was at no great distance from the Strada di San Iago . He reached the House unobserved . Here He stopped , and hesitated for a moment .