noon
Lucien put the bills in his pocket with unequaled satisfaction , and the four repaired to Fendant 's abode , where they breakfasted on beefsteaks and oysters , kidneys in champagne , and Brie cheese ; but if the fare was something of the homeliest , the wines were exquisite ; Cavalier had an acquaintance a traveler in the wine trade . Just as they sat down to table the printer appeared , to Lucien 's surprise , with the first two proof-sheets . `` We want to get on with it , '' Fendant said ; `` we are counting on your book ; we want a success confoundedly badly . '' The breakfast , begun at noon , lasted till five o'clock . `` Where shall we get cash for these things ? '' asked Lucien as they came away , somewhat heated and flushed with the wine . `` We might try Barbet , '' suggested Etienne , and they turned down to the Quai des Augustins .