twelve
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I only wish he were back here again . I 'd be a good deal nicer to him . '' Messengers flew back and forth , carrying orders from the castle to various quarters . The ministers were called to meet at twelve o'clock . Underneath all the bustle there was a tremendous impulse of American cunning , energy and resourcefulness . Everyone caught the fever . Reserved old diplomats were overwhelmed by their own enthusiasm ; custom-bound soldiers forgot the hereditary caution and fell into the ways of the new leaders without a murmur .