two o'clock
In his enthusiasm at this happy idea , he sent off a courier to carry the news , to Versailles , that he was about to annihilate the Prussian army , and take the king prisoner . Frederick 's dinner was prolonged . There was nothing to be done , and patience was one of the king 's strong points . At two o'clock an officer , who had remained on watch on the housetop , hurried down with news that the enemy had suddenly turned to the left . The king went up to the roof with his officers , and at once divined the intention of his foes . It was a glorious moment for him . At last , after three weary months , he was to meet them in battle .