eight o'clock
I hope the dear gentleman will continue to love me for this ; for , alas ! I have nothing else to offer ! But , as I can hardly expect so great a blessing , if I can be secure from his contempt , I shall not be unfortunate ; and must bear his indifference , if his rich friends should inspire him with it , and proceed with doing my duty with cheerfulness . Half an hour past eight o'clock . My good dear master , my kind friend , my generous benefactor , my worthy protector , and , oh ! all the good words in one , my affectionate husband , that is soon to be -- -LRB- be curbed in , my proud heart , know thy self , and be conscious of thy unworthiness ! -RRB- -- has just left me , with the kindest , tenderest expressions , and gentlest behaviour , that ever blest a happy maiden .