nine o’clock
Upon reaching the corner , the two wayfarers turned to the left , leaving the deep roar of the Anio behind them . They passed the great gate of the monastery , and having turned the other corner of the inclosure , and traversed the long , dark passage which runs beneath the library , reached a low door . Don Clemente rang the bell . They would be obliged to wait some time , for at nine o'clock , or shortly after , all the keys of the monastery were taken to the Abbot . `` Then you will allow me to remain outside ? '' Benedetto asked . On other occasions when the master had granted him this permission , he had climbed the bare heights of Colle Lungo above the monastery , and passed the night in prayer , either there , or on the heights of Taleo , or on the rocky hillside which is crossed in going from the oratory of Santa Crocella to the grove of the Sacro Speco .