nine o'clock
I 'm going on into Portsmouth , to see after tar barrels . You 'll be there , sir , and you , Anne ? '' There was a moment 's hesitation after the day 's encounters , but he added , `` My mother is going , and my little Madam , and Lucy . They will call for you in the coach if you will be at Ryder 's cottage at nine o'clock . It will not be dark enough to light up till ten , so there will be time to get a noble pile ready . Come , Anne , 't is Lucy 's last chance of seeing you -- so strange as you have made yourself of late . '' This plea decided Anne , who had been on the point of declaring that she should have an excellent view from the top of the keep .