seven o’clock
demanded Matrena , forcing her voice to be calm . Rouletabille saw her hand tremble on the handle of the rolling-chair , which she had not quitted for a second during all the promenade , refusing aid from the officers , the friends , and even from Rouletabille . `` First there came the Head of Police , who told me he would go and find you , Barinia , and right after , His Excellency the Marshal of the Court . His Excellency will return , although he is very pressed for time , before he takes the train at seven o'clock for Krasnoie-Coelo . '' All this had been said in Russian , naturally , but Matrena translated the words of the schwitzar into French in a low voice for Rouletabille , who was near her . The general during this time had taken Rouletabille 's hand and pressed it affectionately , as if , in that mute way , to thank him for all the young man had done for them . Feodor himself also had confidence , and he was grateful for the freer air that he was being allowed to breathe .