about three o'clock
She had seemed exhausted by the struggle she had already endured , but at Sant ' Ilario 's question , she straightened herself and came forward again one or two steps . Giovanni thought her eyes very strange , but she spoke collectedly and clearly . `` I can only say what I have said before , '' she answered . `` My father sent for me this afternoon , I should think about three o'clock . He spoke of my marriage , which he has been contemplating some time . I answered that I would not marry Prince Frangipani 's son , because -- '' she hesitated . `` Because ? ''