seven in the morning
Roland took his stand at the corner of a bookcase like a sentinel at his post . `` Ah , ha ! '' exclaimed Bonaparte , seeing that Bernadotte was still attired in civilian 's clothes , `` you seem to have a positive horror of the uniform , general ! '' `` Why the devil should I be in uniform at seven in the morning , '' asked Bernadotte , `` when I am not in active service ? '' `` You will be soon . '' `` But I am retired . '' `` Yes , but I recall you to active service . ''