three o’clock
The sleeping damsel was roused , and to her he expressed his wish to speak with her mistress . Mme. de Bargeton had scarcely time to dress before he came back again . The unaccountable apparition of M. du Chatelet roused the lady 's curiosity , for she had kept her journey a profound secret , as she thought . At three o'clock the visitor was admitted . `` I have risked a reprimand from headquarters to follow you , '' he said , as he greeted her ; `` I foresaw coming events . But if I lose my post for it , YOU , at any rate , shall not be lost . '' `` What do you mean ? ''