About nine o'clock
She tried to taste the latter ; but could not swallow it : but eagerly drank the water ; lifting up her eyes in thankfulness for that !!! The divine Clarissa , Lovelace , -- reduced to rejoice for a cup of cold water ! -- By whom reduced ? About nine o'clock she asked if any body were to be her bedfellow . Their maid , if she pleased ; or , as she was so weak and ill , the girl should sit up with her , if she chose she should . She chose to be alone both night and day , she said . But might she not be trusted with the key of the room where she was to lie down ; for she should not put off her clothes !