six o'clock
She meant to keep the name . A maid-servant came to the door with a candle in her hand revealing red eyelids . She was not aware that her mistress was unwell . Her mistress had left home some time after six o'clock with a gentleman . She was unable to tell him the gentleman 's name . William , the footman , had opened the door to him . Her mistress 's maid Mrs. Danvers had gone to the Play -- with William .