eleven o'clock
My uncle rose to his feet before he had ceased speaking and walked stealthily on his tiptoes to an open door , where he stood for a moment listening . I could hear nothing but the sound of the wind whistling in the chimney . `` Wait here , '' he whispered presently , and then disappeared through the door , closing it after him . I held my watch down to the firelight and saw it was near eleven o'clock . I felt drowsy , and had almost fallen asleep , when my uncle returned , carrying a lantern . `` Rayel is asleep , '' said he , in a whisper . `` Wo n't you come with me ?