two o'clock
His feet soon encountered some steps ; he mounted six -- still conducted by the masked lady -- crossed a vestibule , passed through a corridor , and entered a room . `` We are now arrived , '' said the unknown , `` you remember our conditions ; you are free to accept or refuse a part in the piece about to be played , but , in case of a refusal , you promise not to divulge anything you may see or hear . '' `` I swear it on my honor , '' replied the chevalier . `` Now , sit down ; wait in this room , and do not remove the bandage till you hear two o'clock strike . You have not long to wait . '' At these words his conductress left him . Two o'clock soon struck , and the chevalier tore off the bandage .