eight o'clock
Deliver my message immediately and secretly . Let no one know that I have spoken to you on the subject . After you have seen Du Boise , go to Mistress Jennings and give her word from the Abbé designating where and at what hour she is to receive the documents . I suggest eight o'clock , that they may not be in her possession too long . But wait a moment ! '' He went to a writing desk standing near the river window , beckoned to me , and continued excitedly , `` Sit here and write at my dictation . '' I sat down before the desk , took a quill , and awaited the king 's pleasure .