The hour of five
The concierge disappeared with Fox . De Breze then amused himself by searching into Frederic 's cupboards and buffets , from which he produced a cloth and utensils necessary for the repast . These he arranged with great neatness , and awaited in patience the moment of participation in the feast . The hour of five had struck before Savarin and Frederio entered the salon ; and at their sight De Breze dashed to the staircase and called out to the concierge to serve the dinner . Frederic , though unconscious of the Thyestean nature of the banquet , still looked round for the dog ; and , not perceiving him , began to call out , `` Fox ! Fox ! where hast thou hidden thyself ? ''