ten o’clock
In a few moments all were carried up to his inner room , where he shut himself in with them . `` When breakfast is ready , knock on the wall , '' he said as he disappeared . `` Take the barrow back to the coach-office . '' The family did not breakfast that day until ten o'clock . `` Your father will not ask to see your gold downstairs , '' said Madame Grandet as they got back from Mass. `` You must pretend to be very chilly . We may have time to replace the treasure before your fete-day . '' Grandet came down the staircase thinking of his splendid speculation in government securities , and wondering how he could metamorphose his Parisian silver into solid gold ; he was making up his mind to invest in this way everything he could lay hands on until the Funds should reach a par value .