six o'clock
asked the Electress , smiling . The Elector nodded assent . `` As you have invited my daughters , '' said the Electress , `` I presume that there will certainly be dancing , and evening hours suit best for that . Let the _ fête _ commence at six o'clock . '' The Elector 's brow darkened , for he did not at all relish gay , noisy evening parties , and a solemn dinner at the regular hour would have been far more welcome to him . `` Your grace has prescribed the hour for the opening of the ball , '' said Count Schwarzenberg reverentially . `` But I now also entreat further that you name a dinner hour , for I hope your highness will favor me by dining with me on that day . ''