seven o'clock precisely
`` It seems that we have to go outside the Palace at all events . Perhaps the adventure has something to do with my discovery at Martin 's house . I pity the astrologer if he has made an enemy of Mazarin . '' Serving the Cardinal had at least taught me the value of being punctual , and at seven o'clock precisely I presented myself at the door of his apartment . The Cardinal was dressed like a simple citizen , but over his black mantle he had thrown a long gray cloak , with a portion of which he could muffle his face . His first words filled me with surprise , and , for the moment , with alarm also . `` So your cousin did not appear angry last night at the trick you played him ? ''