ten o'clock before
`` No thought of danger occurs to them . It is not even thought necessary that a few of them should take up their abode at the Admiral 's . They have every faith in the king 's protestations and pledges for their safety . '' Philip dined at the Louvre , and it was ten o'clock before he returned to his lodging . He was in excellent spirits , and saluted Pierre with the laughing inquiry : `` Well , bird of ill omen , what fresh plottings have you discovered ? '' `` You do not believe me , master , when I tell you , '' Pierre said gravely . `` Oh , then , there is something new ? ''