midnight
And Pierrebon smiled . `` Now , Pierrebon , think again : are you sure that nothing of import passed between the two ? '' `` Nothing , monsieur ; they spoke of the horse -- not a word about us . All that the Vicomte said , as they were leaving , was that he would make all arrangements at midnight ; he means , perhaps , to start then . If so , he will need his lantern . '' But I scarce heard Pierrebon 's last words . The key of the rose petals had come to my hand .