ten o'clock
Is that understood ? '' `` Yes ! it 's understood , '' grunted Rondeau sullenly ; `` but I am running great risks . The citizen-deputy sometimes returns at ten o'clock , but sometimes at nine ... . I never know . '' `` It is now seven , '' rejoined the other ; `` we 'll be gone long before nine . '' `` Well , '' said Rondeau surlily , `` I go out now for my supper .