three o'clock in the morning
He allowed her to pass to her chamber without his escort . Constance passed unnoticed by him from the room , and being well-worn by her long ride , also went above stair , where she tumbled upon her bed in tears , most unlike Katherine who was rubbed and swathed in blankets by the faithful Janet . * * * * * Sir Julian Pomphrey had sent to the castle and procured conveyance and Ellswold 's physicians for the young lord , who lay very white and weak at the monastery . Owing to his serious wound , they had moved very slowly , reaching home near three o'clock in the morning . The Duchess was greatly shocked by Cedric 's condition and most indignant with Mistress Penwick and Constance . The matter was blown about by servants , and before the dismal rainy day was ended , all Crandlemar knew of the goings-on at the castle and were greatly stirred that their lord had been so used by the Catholics . 'T was inflammable matter that meant the possible uprising in arms of the whole village .