eleven o’clock
At ten o'clock that night the two adversaries were informed that the sabre was the weapon agreed upon by the seconds ; the place chosen for the rendezvous was behind the chancel of the church of the Capuchins at eight o'clock the next morning . Goddet , who was at the banquet in his quality of former army surgeon , was requested to be present at the meeting . The seconds agreed that , no matter what might happen , the combat should last only ten minutes . At eleven o'clock that night , to Colonel Bridau 's amazement , Monsieur Hochon appeared at his rooms just as he was going to bed , escorting Madame Hochon . `` We know what has happened , '' said the old lady , with her eyes full of tears , `` and I have come to entreat you not to leave the house to-morrow morning without saying your prayers . Lift your soul to God ! '' `` Yes , madame , '' said Philippe , to whom old Hochon made a sign from behind his wife 's back .