nine o'clock
Dick thrust it into his pocket , and then descended the ladder . It was almost dark now . `` I have two or three places to go to , Preston , and do not know how long I shall be detained . It is just nine o'clock now . Suppose you meet me here at the boat at half-past ten . It will be pleasanter for you to stroll about by yourself than to be waiting about outside houses for me . '' `` Very well , sir .