about four o’clock
The duke 's reputation for wealth was henceforward solidly established , and all the province remained convinced that he was rich enough to war against all Europe if need were , therefore they did not grudge the new tax which the prince imposed upon them . People never mind giving or lending to rich people , only to poor ones ; therefore the worthy prince lived like a patriarch on all the fat of the land . Numerous cavaliers arrived to offer to him their adhesions , or their offers of service . One afternoon , however , about four o'clock , M. de Monsoreau arrived on horseback at the gates of Angers . He had ridden eighteen leagues that day ; therefore his spurs were red , and his horse covered with foam , and half dead . They no longer made difficulties about letting strangers enter , therefore M. de Monsoreau went straight through the city to the palace , and asked for the duke . `` He is out reconnoitering , '' replied the sentinel .