four o'clock
Tell Aunt Patty , and spare me all questions . I have not been hasty , and I asked to be released , because I have deemed it best to leave him entirely free . '' Sealing the note she rang for Justine . `` Take this to my uncle 's study , and tell Andrew to bring my phaeton to the door at four o'clock . Until then , see that no one disturbs me . '' With averted face she held out the envelope , then the curtain fell ; and in solitude the aching heart went over the fatal field , silently burying its slain hopes , realizing the bitterness of its Cadmean victory . `` Certainly , Prince , I understand your motives and applaud your decision , which is creditable alike to your heart and head .