nearly midnight
Others around me made similar remarks , and were evidently anxious to show how entirely they were on my side . I however remained silent , lest they should see how gratified I was at the success of my scheme . The marquis addressed me again : `` While awaiting the other seconds , who are to find us here , '' he said , with a glance at his watch , `` Freccia and I have arranged a few preliminaries . It is now nearly midnight . We propose that the affair should come off in the morning at six precisely . Will that suit you ? '' I bowed .