about eleven o’clock
His manner , even more than his words , impressed me with a sense of urgency ; and postponing for a time my own judgment , I hurriedly thanked him for his friendly offices . Snatching up my sword , which lay on a chair , I buckled it on ; for Simon 's fingers trembled so violently he could give me no help . This done I nodded to M. d'Agen to go first , and followed him from the room , Simon attending us of his own motion . It would be then about eleven o'clock in the forenoon . My companion ran down the stairs without ceremony , and so quickly it was all I could do to keep up with him . At the outer door he signed me to stand , and darting himself into the street , he looked anxiously in the direction of the Rue St. Denys . Fortunately the coast was still clear , and he beckoned to me to follow him .