seven o'clock
Duroc bowed in silence . `` When is Staps to be shot ? '' asked the emperor , after a pause . `` Sire , this morning , at seven o'clock . '' Napoleon glanced at the clock . `` It is half-past six , '' he said ; `` I will set out . Well , the Viennese will not hear the report of the muskets , for the cannon that is to announce to them the conclusion of peace will render inaudible the volley at the execution .