about one in the morning
The affair thus managed would have to go before the courts , and the public prosecutor , Monsieur Lesourd , would see that it was taken to a criminal court by demanding an inquiry . Towards midday all Provins was roused by the strange news of what had happened during the night at the Rogrons ' . Pierrette 's cries had been faintly heard , though they were soon over . No one had risen to inquire what they meant , but every one said the next day , `` Did you hear those screams about one in the morning ? '' Gossip and comments soon magnified the horrible drama , and a crowd collected in front of Frappier 's shop , asking the worthy cabinet-maker for information , and hearing from him how Pierrette was brought to his house with her fingers broken and the hand bloody . Towards one in the afternoon the post-chaise of Doctor Bianchon , who was accompanied by Brigaut , stopped before the house , and Madame Frappier went at once to summon Monsieur Martener and the surgeon in charge of the hospital . Thus the gossip of the town received confirmation .