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`` I will , '' he said , smilingly , `` and you may be sure that I shall be promptly on hand . I shall be as punctual as the digger after a hidden treasure , who must disinter it at the stated hour , if he does not want to lose it entirely . I shall be at the chapel at nine o'clock . '' `` Very well , at nine o'clock . And now farewell until then , sir . I have a great deal to attend to yet in getting up the bridal dress and ornaments , for I do not want you to be ashamed of me to-day , Ulrich . Your bride must not look like a peasant-girl .