Eleven o’clock
yes , therein lay the solution of every quarrel , the alliance between the nations , the reign of peace and joy throughout the world ! However , Donna Serafina had now risen , shrewdly suspecting the nature of the conversation which was impassioning the two girls . And she gave Don Vigilio a glance , which the latter understood , for he came to tell Pierre in an undertone that it was time to retire . Eleven o'clock was striking , and Celia went off with her aunt . Advocate Morano , however , doubtless desired to retain Cardinal Sarno and Nani for a few moments in order that they might privately discuss some difficulty which had arisen in the divorce proceedings . On reaching the outer reception-room , Benedetta , after kissing Celia on both cheeks , took leave of Pierre with much good grace . `` In answering the Viscount to-morrow morning , '' said she , `` I shall tell him how happy we are to have you with us , and for longer than you think .