nine
in the evening
They were now in the large front salon , from whence the chief door of the building opened out upon the steps . Through this door Burgo went without pausing , and Mr. Palliser went after him . They both walked to the end of the row of buildings , and then Burgo , leaving the broad way , turned into a little path which led up through the trees to the hills . That hillside among the trees is a popular resort at Baden , during the day ; but now , at nine in the evening , it was deserted . Palliser did not press on the other man , but followed him , and did not accost Burgo till he had thrown himself on the grass beneath a tree . `` You are in trouble , I fear , Mr. Fitzgerald , '' said Mr. Palliser , as soon as he was close at Burgo 's feet . `` We will go home .