six o'clock
said Lady de Morinval ; `` how many people are assembled yonder . What can it be ? Shall we stop , and send to inquire ? '' `` I am sorry , my dear , but your curiosity can not be satisfied , '' said the count , drawing out his watch ; `` it will soon be six o'clock , and the exhibition of the wild beasts begin at eight . We shall only just have time to go home and dine . Is not that your opinion , my dear child ? '' said he to Adrienne .