nine o'clock
On her deck were two passengers ; Maitre Antoine Perrot , a merchant , who had been over to England to open relations with a large house who dealt in silks and cloths ; and his servant Jacques Bontemps , whose sturdy frame and powerful limbs had created the admiration of the crew of the Belle Jeanne . An hour later the lugger was moored against the quay , her crew had scattered to their homes , and the two travellers were housed in a quiet cabaret near , where they had called for a private room . Half an hour later Maitre Perrot left the house , inquired the way to the governor 's residence , left a letter at the door , and then returned to the cabaret . At nine o'clock a cloaked stranger was shown into the room . When the door was closed he threw off his hat and cloak . `` My dear marquis , I am delighted to see you ; but what means this wild freak of yours ? '' `` I will tell you frankly , de Brissac . ''