nine o'clock
They found out all about the Amalfi drive that evening , and were glad indeed they had decided to go . Even Louise was pleased at the arrangement and as eager as the others to make the trip . It is one of the most famous drives in the world , along a road built upon the rocky cliff that overhangs the sea and continually winds in and out as it follows the outlines of the crags . They had an early breakfast and were ready at nine o'clock ; but when they came to the gate of the garden they found only a dilapidated carriage standing before it . `` Do you know where my rig is ? '' Uncle John asked the driver , at the same time peering up and down the road . `` It is me , sir signore .