ten o'clock
Hamilton and I were up by five o'clock the next morning , in consultation . He was for dropping the matter in so far as it involved Frances , but I insisted that while it was a disagreeable task for her , she was wise with a woman 's wisdom , calm with a woman 's calmness , and bold with a woman 's boldness , which knows no equal when the motive springs from the heart rather than the head . We discussed the matter in all its phases , and then I went to the palace to see Frances . When she arose , I was waiting to tell her that the Abbé would see the king at ten o'clock and to ask her to wait in the anteroom of the duchess 's parlor . If Charles accepted the French king 's offer , I should pass by her wearing my hat , and she would know that her help would not be needed . If the king refused , I should carry my hat in my hand , and she could take her own course with Charles . `` Do you fear ? ''