eleven o’clock
The Chevalier du Halga rubbed his hands . The two old maids were as lively as lizards . The viscountess lost one hundred sous by accumulated _ mouches _ , which so excited the cupidity of Zephirine that she regretted not being able to see the cards , and even spoke sharply to her sister-in-law , who acted as the proxy of her eyes . The party lasted till eleven o'clock . There were two defections , the baron and the chevalier , who went to sleep in their respective chairs . Mariotte had made galettes of buckwheat , the baroness produced a tea-caddy . The illustrious house of du Guenic served a little supper before the departure of its guests , consisting of fresh butter , fruits , and cream , in addition to Mariotte 's cakes ; for which festal event issued from their wrappings a silver teapot and some beautiful old English china sent to the baroness by her aunts .