six o'clock,
summer
Besides which all the correspondence is carried on through me . Fortunately his Eminence is a holy man , and intrigues neither for himself nor for others , and this enables us to taste a little peace . '' Pierre took a keen interest in these particulars of the life led by a prince of the Church . He learnt that the Cardinal rose at six o'clock , summer and winter alike . He said his mass in his chapel , a little room which simply contained an altar of painted wood , and which nobody but himself ever entered . His private apartments were limited to three rooms -- a bed-room , dining-room , and study -- all very modest and small , contrived indeed by partitioning off portions of one large hall . And he led a very retired life , exempt from all luxury , like one who is frugal and poor .