about six o’clock
Moreover , he often tasted that delight , for his friend had made himself popular , showing himself everywhere , frequenting the cafes where influential groups of artists assembled , even venturing to expound his opinions there , and binding himself to young artists , without neglecting to bow very low to the members of the Institute . Thus there was a general current of sympathy in his favour . Fagerolles was , so to say , everybody 's spoilt child . Night came on at about six o'clock that rainy March day . The assistants brought lamps ; and some mistrustful artists , who , gloomy and silent , were watching the counting askance , drew nearer . Others began to play jokes , imitated the cries of animals , or attempted a _ tyrolienne _ . But it was only at eight o'clock , when a collation of cold meat and wine was served , that the gaiety reached its climax .