about four o'clock
She tried not to meet his gaze , tried hard not to feel a thrill of pleasure every time that she became actively conscious of his presence beside her . And yet it was good to feel that he was there , she had a sense that she was being protected , that things could not go very wrong while he was near . `` I am here to see that you be kind to her . '' Pater Bonifácius came in at about four o'clock to remind all these children of their duty to God . To-day was the vigil of St. Michael and All Angels , there would be vespers at half-past four , and the bride and bridegroom should certainly find the time to go to church for half an hour and thank the good God for all His gifts . The company soon made ready to go after that . Everyone there intended to go to church , and in the meanwhile the gipsies would have the remnants of the feast , after which they would instal themselves in the big barn and dancing could begin by about six .