three
o'clock
The day had already been an eventful one , but they little dreamed how much more was to be done before the morrow 's sun was in the heavens ; and yet even then they did not separate for the night : luckily for them all , they determined that too much was to be done to allow them yet to retire to rest . It was resolved that on the following day they should leave Clisson for Durbellière , and hand over the château and all it contained -- the farm and all its well-filled granaries , the cattle and agricultural wealth of the estate , to the fire and plunder of the republicans . The plate , however , they thought they could save , as well as the ladies ' jewels and clothes , and other precious things which might be quickly packed and easily moved . They went to work at once to fill their trunks and baskets ; and as the means of conveyance were then slow , de Lescure went out into the stables , and had the waggon prepared at once , and ordered that the oxen which were to draw it should be ready to start at three o'clock , in order that the load , if possible , might reach Durbellière the same night . Master and mistress , servants and guests , worked hard , and at about two o'clock , the hour at which Westerman and his troop were starting for their quick ride , they had completed their task . `` You have killed yourself , dearest love , '' said Henri , pressing his arm round Marie 's waist . `` Oh , no ! ''