about midnight
Quickly . He will show you the way . '' It was by a different way they returned . `` The Toison d'Or about midnight , '' said his guide as he stood to open a door , `` and monsieur would do well to leave his lodging by the Western Gate as soon as he has prepared for the journey . This passage will take monsieur to the vestibule . '' As he went toward the staircase , determined to leave the palace at once , Ellerey saw Baron Petrescu leaning against the marble balustrade talking to one of his companions . There were certain men at Court who appeared to follow the Baron like his shadow .