nine o'clock
At eight next morning he went out with his companion . `` It is well not to go into a place where we shall meet many till your face is better known , '' the latter said ; and he led the way to a small _ trattoir _ a quarter of a mile away . Here they sat down and breakfasted , then they returned to the market where the White Hoods were mustering . Simon , who was evidently well known to most of the butchers , took his place near the head of the column , and at nine o'clock it got into motion . When it issued from its own quarters it was evident that its approach excited general apprehension . The streets were deserted as it passed along . None of the casements were opened , and although the traders dared not put up their shutters , none of them appeared at the doors , where their apprentices and workmen gathered to look at the procession .