eight o'clock
Now get off to the young people , and do not make any excuses . '' Dario made none . The next morning at eight , Francisca stood before the altar in the chapel , looking very handsome in her rich gown and soft mantilla . The bridegroom , a sensible-looking young Englishman , was somewhat nervous , but Francisca might have been married every morning at eight o'clock . Behind them stood Don Roberto in a new suit of English broadcloth , and Doña Jacoba in heavy lilac silk , half covered with priceless lace . The six bridesmaids looked like a huge bouquet , in their wide delicately coloured skirts . Their dark eyes , mischievous , curious , thoughtful , flashed more brilliantly than the jewels they wore .