twelve o'clock
I have already given you my suspicions regarding his designs upon the -- ahem ! '' Catching the eager gaze of the Prince , he changed the word `` throne '' to `` treasury . '' The Baron nodded thoughtfully . `` The Countess attended the fête at Baron Pultz 's last night , leaving at twelve o'clock . I said good-night to her at the fountain and watched her until she passed through the gate between the Baron 's grounds and those of her father adjoining . She would not permit me to accompany her to the doors . Her maid had preceded her and was waiting just beyond the gate -- at least , so she says to-day .