nine o’clock
`` My faith , there 's nut to crack , for I have little time . This letter but reached me with the news of Jean , two hours ago , and I know not what to do , but , scratching my head , here comes word from General Montcalm that I must ride to Master Devil Doltaire with a letter , and I must find him wherever he may be , and give it straight . So forth I come ; and I must be at my post again by morn , said the General . '' `` It is now nine o'clock , and she will be in the convent , '' said the woman tentatively . `` Aho ! '' he answered , `` and none can enter there but Governor , if holy Mother say no . So now goes Master Devil there ?