10 o'clock
When he is fooled , I will tell him of this marvel , -- this niece of mine , and he shall buy her pictures . Eh , little one ? '' and he gave her the avuncular caress , i. e. , a pat of the hand on either cheek , and a kiss . Miguel envied him , but cupidity outgeneraled Cupid , and presently the conversation flagged , until a convenient recollection of Victor 's -- that himself and comrade were due at the Posada del Toros at 10 o'clock -- gave them the opportunity to retire . But not without a chance shot from Carmen . `` Tell to me , '' she said , half to Victor and half to Miguel , `` what has chanced with Concho ? He was ever ready to bring to me flowers from the mountain , and insects and birds .