eleven o'clock
I spent the rest of the evening walking in the park . Thence I passed into the forest , and walked on until I found myself in a neighbouring principality . At a wayside restaurant I partook of an omelette and some wine , and was charged for the idyllic repast a thaler and a half . Not until eleven o'clock did I return home -- to find a summons awaiting me from the General . Our party occupied two suites in the hotel ; each of which contained two rooms . The first -LRB- the larger suite -RRB- comprised a salon and a smoking-room , with , adjoining the latter , the General 's study . It was here that he was awaiting me as he stood posed in a majestic attitude beside his writing-table .