midnight
The rendezvous -- St. James 's Park . '' Hart brushed close enough to the group , in his biting curiosity , to catch her half-whisper to Portsmouth . He at once sought a window and fresh air , chafing with surprise and indignation at what he had overheard . `` St. James 's at midnight , '' he muttered . '' 'T is my Nell 's abode . '' The Duchess herself stood stunned at what appeared to her a possible revelation of great import . `` St. James 's ! ''