one o’clock
` That wild-looking fellow , that seemed to utter an imprecation , has just pronounced a fervent blessing ; what he has said was , `` May every glance of your eye be a candle to light you to glory . ''' A half-insolent laugh at this conceit was all Nina 's acknowledgment of it . Short greetings and good wishes were now rapidly exchanged between Donogan and the people , as the little party made their way through the crowd -- the men standing bareheaded , and the women uttering words of admiration , some even crossing themselves piously , at sight of such loveliness , as , to them , recalled the ideal of all beauty . ` The police are to be here at one o'clock , ' said Donogan , translating a phrase of one of the bystanders . ` And is there anything for them to seize on ? ' asked she . ` No ; but they can level the cabins , ' cried he bitterly .