six o’clock in the morning
Change the orders . '' They left the room and the house , placing one gendarme on guard at the door of the salon . The infernal cleverness of the two men had gained a terrible advantage by taking Laurence in the trap of a not uncommon trick . At six o'clock in the morning , as day was dawning , Corentin and Peyrade returned . Having explored the covered way they were satisfied that horses had passed through it to reach the forest . They were now awaiting the report of the captain of gendarmerie sent to reconnoitre the neighborhood . Leaving the chateau in charge of a corporal , they went to the tavern at Cinq-Cygne to get their breakfast , giving orders that Gothard , who never ceased to reply to all questions with a burst of tears , should be set at liberty , also Catherine , who still continued silent and immovable .