ten o'clock
Like all men of evil repute , De Leviston was a first-class swordsman and the poet 's stroke had lessened his fame . As for what had caused the fight between the vicomte and D'Hérouville , they were somewhat at a loss to say or account for . The governor himself was exceedingly wrathful . At ten o'clock he summoned Victor to appear before him , to render a full account of the affair . The savages made life hazardous enough , without the additional terror of duels . Victor found the governor alone , and for this he was thankful . `` Monsieur de Saumaise , '' De Lauson began , sternly , `` I gave you credit for being a young man of sense . ''