eleven o’clock in the evening
`` I was just considering , '' he calmly said . `` At this moment I do not recollect ever having foreseen any extraordinary event by night . But it has always been a principle of mine to take advantage of every favorable opportunity , whether by day or night . '' Munnich remained with the regent until eleven o'clock in the evening , and then they separated with the greatest kindness and the heartiest assurances of mutual friendship and devotion . `` Ah , that was a hard trial ! '' said Munnich , breathing easier and deeper , as he left the palace of the duke behind him . `` I was already convinced that all was lost , but this Biron is unsuspecting as a child !