half past eleven o'clock
Madame Georges beheld the happiness of the newly married pair with a delight almost equal to their own . As for Louise Morel , she had been set at liberty after undergoing a most searching investigation , and when a post-mortem examination of her infant had proved that it had come to its death by natural means ; but the countenance of the poor victim of another 's villainy had lost all the freshness of youth , and bore the impress of deep sorrow , now softened and subdued by gentleness and resignation . Thanks to Rodolph , and the excellent care that had been taken of her through his means , the mother of Louise , who accompanied her , had entirely recovered her health . Madame Georges having informed the porter at the lodge that she had called by the desire of one of the medical officers of the establishment , who had appointed to meet herself and the friends by whom she was accompanied at half past eleven o'clock , she was requested to choose whether she would await the doctor within doors or in the large square before the building ; determining to do the latter , and supporting herself on the arm of her son , while the wife of Morel walked beside her , she sauntered along the shady alleys that bordered this delightful spot , Louise and Rigolette following them . `` How very glad I am to see you again , dear Louise , '' said the bride . `` When we came to fetch you on our arrival from Bouqueval , I wanted to run up-stairs to you , but my husband would not let me ; he said I should tire myself , so I stayed in the coach , and that is the reason why we meet now for the first time since -- '' `` You so kindly came to console me in prison , Mlle. Rigolette , '' cried Louise , deeply affected . `` You are so feeling for all in trouble , whether of body or mind ! ''