nine o'clock
`` What is your name , sir ? '' asked the agent , with pen in hand , ready to make the entry . George coloured as he answered , `` Frederick Vincent . '' `` Then , Mr. Vincent , you will be on board not later than nine o'clock on Tuesday morning ; the vessel will go out of harbour by twelve . You can come on board as much earlier as you like , but I have named the latest time . You had better send your luggage down on Monday . '' `` Luggage ? ''