Two o'clock
dissatisfied that I have so punctually and literally obeyed his orders ? I do n't understand you . '' Malicorne began to scratch his ear as he asked , `` What time did the king fix for the rendezvous in your apartment ? '' `` Two o'clock . '' `` And you were waiting for the king ? '' `` Ever since half-past one ; for it would have been a fine thing indeed to have been unpunctual with his majesty . '' Malicorne , notwithstanding his respect for Saint-Aignan , could not resist shrugging his shoulders .