two o'clock
Then I refolded the note , and handed it to my magician for further preferment to the Prince . '' `` The Electoral Prince has received my note , then ? '' asked the Princess . `` He will consequently -- '' `` Come at two o'clock , instead of one o'clock , '' replied the count , and he intercepted the look which Ludovicka cast upon the large French clock upon the mantelpiece . `` Yes , we have just a half hour before the Prince makes his appearance , and I hope that will suffice to obtain your highness 's pardon for my boldness , and to establish a good understanding between myself and the most spirituelle , most genial , and most beautiful Princess of all the European courts . Will your highness be kind enough to grant me a hearing ? '' The Princess smiled imperceptibly .