Half past nine
It was early yet ; it lacked many minutes of the hour ; the agreement should rule . But Pèp , with the stubbornness of the rustic , would not listen . Repeating the words , he arose and strode toward the door , opening it wide . `` Half past nine ! '' Every man was master of his own house , and he did as he thought best in his . He had to get up early the next morning . `` Bòna nit ! ''