six o'clock
His resolution to defeat Count Sergius at his own game seemed less heroic than it had done twelve hours ago . Alban had conceit enough not to fear the Count . That incurable faith in British citizenship still upheld him . Seven had been the hour named by his intention -- it was a little after six o'clock when he heard a knock upon his bedroom door and started up wondering who called him at such an hour . `` Who is there , what do you want ? '' he cried , with the bedclothes still about his shoulders . No one answered this , but the knock was repeated , a decisive knock as of one who meant to win admittance .