nine o'clock
As for me , I shall fall asleep in a few moments . '' Maurice yielded . Madeleine did _ not _ fall asleep quite as soon as she predicted ; but , after a time , she sank into a refreshing slumber . At nine o'clock the ringing of the alarum she had taken the precaution to set , awoke her . She stole to Maurice 's door , but had to knock several times before she could arouse him ; he was again enjoying that blessing which he had lately professed to despise . `` What is it ? Who is there ? ''