nearly eleven o'clock
He uttered these words with great energy and enthusiasm as if he wished to give convincing proofs of his patriotism . The soldiers were consulting together ; presently they formed into two squads . One division took Dolores in charge ; the other took Philip , and they were led away . It was then nearly eleven o'clock . Coursegol returned home about midnight . In accordance with his usual custom he was passing through the lower hall without stopping on his way to his room on the floor above , when he heard some one call him . He recognized the voice of Vauquelas , but it seemed to proceed from the chamber occupied by Dolores .