ten o'clock
If a man was born a Protestant -- or English -- he could not help it , and should not be punished in this world for it , since he was sure to be punished in the next . Her mind became more and more excited . The postoffice had been long since closed , and her father was asleep -- she could hear him snoring . It was ten o'clock , and there was still a light in the tailor 's shop . Usually the light went out before nine o'clock . She went to the post - office door and looked out . The streets were empty ; there was not a light burning anywhere , save in the house of the Notary .