three o’clock in the morning
He went upstairs with a comparatively light step , and tossed his overcoat to a very sleepy footman who had risen to receive him . He went into the card-room . Baccarat was just finishing . It was three o'clock in the morning . The appearance of the Prince lent the game a little fresh animation . Serge plunged into it as if it were a battle . Luck was on his side .