two o'clock
I always like to help forward officers who I see ready , not only to do their actual business but to go beyond it , in order to acquire knowledge , and I doubt not that I shall find this in you . But you must remember , lad , that you are now no longer a civilian , but a soldier , that you must be not only obedient but respectful to those above you in rank , that discretion as well as courage is necessary for success , that you must be thoughtful for the comfort of the soldiers , ready to expose your life in battle to encourage them , and also to set them an example of endurance , cheerfulness , and good spirits in times of hardship and distress . Remember that , to the soldier , there is no such thing as party ; he fights for France and for France only , and should hold himself aloof from even the smallest expression of opinion on political matters . Then , at two o'clock . '' Hector bowed deeply and left the room . When he returned to the hotel at two o'clock , six grooms were standing with the horses before the entrance ; he waited outside until the viscount , followed by four officers , came out . `` Oh , here you are , lieutenant ! ''