The Count of Monte Cristo

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"He intended returning some hours after me, and doubtless he is now at
home." They ordered the driver to take them to No. 30 Champs-Elysees.
Beauchamp wished to go in alone, but Albert observed that as this was
an unusual circumstance he might be allowed to deviate from the usual
etiquette in affairs of honor. The cause which the young man espoused
was one so sacred that Beauchamp had only to comply with all his wishes;
he yielded and contented himself with following Morcerf. Albert sprang
from the porter's lodge to the steps. He was received by Baptistin.
The count had, indeed, just arrived, but he was in his bath, and had
forbidden that any one should be admitted. "But after his bath?" asked
Morcerf.

"My master will go to dinner."

"And after dinner?"

"He will sleep an hour."