four o'clock
After his interview with the solicitor , he went straight to Henri 's apartment to obtain the only satisfaction that was in his power . Denoisel and another friend of Henri 's arranged with Boisjorand 's seconds next morning the details of the meeting . Henri , who was an excellent shot , had insisted on pistols at thirty-five paces , each combatant to have the right to advance ten steps . The duel was to take place at four o'clock the same afternoon near the ponds of Ville d'Avray . Neither of the two adversaries showed a trace of nervousness . The signal was given , M. De Villacourt advanced five steps , Henri remaining stationary . At the sixth step Henri fired , and his opponent fell .