three
o'clock in the morning
It means now , at three o'clock in the morning . Remember what was written on the sheet which Deputy Chief Weber handed you this morning : ` The explosion is independent of the letters . It will take place at three o'clock in the morning . ' At three o'clock in the morning , to-day , Monsieur le Préfet ! '' The voice faltered and then continued : `` Go away , please . Let no one remain in the house . You must believe me .