about midnight
so that it went to our hearts , asking your pardon , to hear her say it . '' Montriveau , in spite of all his firmness , turned pale at those few words . He wrote a few lines to Ronquerolles , sent off the message at once , and went up to his rooms . Ronquerolles came just about midnight . Armand gave him the Duchess 's letter to read . `` Well ? '' asked Ronquerolles .