nine o’clock
Had I not been very foolish I should have had myself called at five in the morning , and have gone away by the early boat , leaving my ten napoleons behind me . But , unfortunately , Sophonisba had exacted a promise from me that I would not do this , and thus all chance of spending a day or two in Venice was lost to me . Moreover , I was thoroughly fatigued , and almost glad of any excuse which would allow me to lie in bed on the following morning . I did lie in bed till nine o'clock , and then found the Greenes at breakfast . `` Let us go and look at the Serbelloni Gardens , '' said I , as soon as the silent meal was over ; `` or take a boat over to the Sommariva Villa . '' `` I should like it so much , '' said Sophonisba . `` We will do nothing of the kind till I have found my property , '' said Mrs. Greene .