about midnight
But it is as certainly true , that she had perceived something about him that left no disagreeable impression -- nay , something which she wished she might meet with in her future husband , whoever he might be . Leaving Jeanie Harrison to such reflections as these , we will follow the footsteps of the disguised baronet . On leaving the house , he walked at a rapid pace for an hour or so , till he came to a turn in the road , at the distance of about four miles from Todshaws , where his gig and man-servant , with a change of clothes , were waiting him by appointment . Having hastily divested himself of his disguise , and resumed his own dress , he stepped into the vehicle , and about midnight arrived at Castle Gowan . In this romantic attachment of Sir John Gowan 's -- or rather in the romantic project which it suggested to him of offering his heart and hand to the daughter of a humble farmer -- there was but one doubtful point on his side of the question , at any rate . This was , whether he could obtain the consent of his mother to such a proceeding . She loved him with the utmost tenderness ; and , naturally of a mild , gentle , and affectionate disposition , her sole delight lay in promoting the happiness of her beloved son .