nine o'clock
I told him about the _ rencontre _ . He smiled faintly , and said , `` Ask him to come and see me , at any rate ; he ca n't refuse that . '' I sent the message at once . At nine o'clock he had a fearful spasm ; so terrible that I could not endure to see it , and left the room . While I was down-stairs , the curate arrived . He had come of his own accord , bringing the vessels with him . It had been , he pleaded , only a momentary hesitation .