ten o’clock
Nevertheless , should we choose that path , those evils which I have foretold shall fall upon you . Olfan , lead us hence . '' The king stepped forward with his guards and the procession passed back towards the palace solemnly and in silence , for none attempted to bar their way . They reached it safely at exactly ten o'clock by Leonard 's watch . `` Now let us eat and drink , '' said Leonard when they stood alone in the throne-room , `` for we shall need all our strength to-night . '' `` Yes , '' answered Juanna with a sad smile , `` let us eat and drink , for to-morrow we die . '' When they had finished their meal , which was about as sad an entertainment as can well be conceived , they began to talk .