half after six
And the prince has found this authority so pleasant and natural that he took it for granted that his majesty would marry whomever he selected for him . To have allowed us to go forward , as we have done , believing that he had the whole confidence of the king ! '' Herbeck consulted his watch . It was half after six . Her highness did not dine till eight . `` I shall go to her highness immediately , Baron . I shall return the letter by messenger , and he will tell you the result of the interview . ''