midnight
They had not as yet passed the age of illusions ; and , in the next place , the honeymoon made everything look beautiful . The last two who remained behind were M. de Grémonville and Frederick . The diplomatist was not inclined to leave . At last he departed at midnight . Madame Dambreuse beckoned to Frederick to go with him , and thanked him for this compliance with her wishes by giving him a gentle pressure with her hand more delightful than anything that had gone before . The Maréchale uttered an exclamation of joy on seeing him again . She had been waiting for him for the last five hours .