noon
The Queen wearied the King so much about Sulkowski , that for the sake of his beloved peace he must give him up . ' The subject of conversation was soon changed . Brühl , however , notwithstanding his apparent calm , was thoughtful and gloomy . Towards noon , just as he was about to take leave of the Countess , there was a rap at the door , and Henniche rushed in . His changed face and hurried entrance into the drawing-room announced bad news . The Countess sprang from her seat . Brühl ran to him .