ten o'clock
Then she seated herself by Silvio 's bedside , and made shadow pictures on the wall with her supple fingers ; and Silvio laughed aloud , and called the names , -- `` A hare ! A beast with horns ! A spider with long legs ! '' So sped away the first evening quickly and merrily , and they all were taken by surprise when it struck ten o'clock . Rico rose , for he knew he must be going ; but a dark cloud came over his countenance . He said shortly , `` Good-night , '' and went away . But the girl ran after him ; and in the garden she took his hand , saying , `` Now you must not be sad , Rico , it _ is _ so beautiful here .