two o'clock
Remember that , to the soldier , there is no such thing as party ; he fights for France and for France only , and should hold himself aloof from even the smallest expression of opinion on political matters . Then , at two o'clock . '' Hector bowed deeply and left the room . When he returned to the hotel at two o'clock , six grooms were standing with the horses before the entrance ; he waited outside until the viscount , followed by four officers , came out . `` Oh , here you are , lieutenant ! '' he said , as his eye fell on Hector ; `` I was afraid that punctuality was not among your virtues . Gentlemen , this is Lieutenant Hector Campbell , son of a brave officer of the Scottish regiment who fell at La Rochelle ; he is , for the present , attached to my household , and will ride with us for Italy the day after tomorrow .