Eleven o'clock
A dark cloud seemed to pass over the mind as well as across the face of the king ; then , wishing to appear as if he were perfect master of himself and of his feelings , he said : `` And now for the affair concerning Holland . '' `` In the first place , sire , at what hour will your majesty receive the ambassadors ? '' `` Early in the morning . '' `` Eleven o'clock ? '' `` That is too late -- say nine o'clock . '' `` That will be too early , sire . '' `` For friends , that would be a matter of no importance , one does what one likes with one 's friends ; but for one 's enemies , in that case nothing could be better than if they were to feel hurt .