six
o’clock precisely
I therefore ask you ' -- or ` desire you ' or ` beg you ' -- whichever you prefer , Sir Percy ... '' ``` Ask you ' will do quite nicely . This is really very interesting , you know . '' `` ... ` to be prepared to join the expedition . We start at dawn , and you would be required to be at the main gate of the house of Justice at six o'clock precisely . I have an assurance from the authorities that your life should be in-violate , but if you refuse to accompany me , the guillotine will await me on the morrow . ''' ``` The guillotine will await me on the morrow . ' That sounds quite cheerful , does it not , M. Chambertin ? ''