nine o’clock
There were always others ready to take their places . The power of making this answer came to her from the lowness of her prices ; and it was a power which was very dear to her . The baths were taken at different hours according to medical advice , but the usual time was from five to seven in the morning . The déjeuner or early meal was at nine o'clock , the dinner was at four . After that , no eating or drinking was allowed in the Hôtel Bauche . There was a café in the village , at which ladies and gentlemen could get a cup of coffee or a glass of eau sucré ; but no such accommodation was to be had in the establishment . Not by any possible bribery or persuasion could any meal be procured at any other than the authorised hours .