nine o'clock
`` At the post office I had to stay till eight o'clock . '' `` Probably it was necessary there ; I wo n't task you so much . '' `` When shall I come to-morrow ? '' `` At nine o'clock . '' `` That is n't very early , '' said Herbert , smiling . `` No , I do n't get up very early . My health wo n't allow me to cultivate early rising .