a quarter to three
He left the room , went down to the porter 's lodge , and said to the porter , after making sure that they were alone : -- `` Fouguereau , a hundred crowns if you tell me the truth ; dismissal if you deceive me ; and nothing at all if you ever speak of my question and your answer . '' He stopped to examine the man 's face , leading him under the window . Then he continued : -- `` Did madame go out this morning ? '' `` Madame went out at a quarter to three , and I think I saw her come in about half an hour ago . '' `` That is true , upon your honor ? '' `` Yes , monsieur . '' `` You will have the money ; but if you speak of this , remember , you will lose all . ''