twelve o'clock
But her lover , the young Mieritz , did not share this dislike . He seemed warmly attached to me ; was my inseparable companion ; embraced me with tears , and forgave me for robbing him of his beloved , declaring that I was more worthy of her than himself . He went so far in his manifestations of friendship as to invite me to breakfast on the morning of my wedding-day , at which time he wished to present me with something sumptuous he had brought from Amsterdam . I accepted the invitation , and as the wedding - ceremony was to take place at twelve o'clock , in the cathedral , we were compelled to breakfast at eleven . I was content . I thought I could better support the wearisome ceremony if sustained by the fond remembrance of the luxurious meal I had just enjoyed . Our breakfast began punctually at eleven , and I assure your majesty it was a rare and costly feast .