Time's fool is referring to any concept that becomes lost in time. Love is an intangible and uncontrollable feeling, yet is felt instantly and does not waste time to be present.
<span>Her obstinacy. Because even though she was ill and her age was old, she still kept on going. </span>
Hester at Her Needle
The narrator covers the events of several years. After a few months, Hester is released from prison. Although she is free to leave Boston, she chooses not to do so. ... Although she is an outcast, Hester remains able to support herself due to her uncommon talent in needlework.
Nevertheless or in other words it also means however