nine o'clock
`` I protest against such a rendezvous , '' objected Kurzbold . `` Make it the tavern of the Nassauer Hof , Roland . We shall all be thirsty after a walk of two leagues . '' `` Not at that time in the morning , I hope , '' said Roland , `` for I shall await you in the shadow of the tower at nine o'clock . Let every man drink his fill to-night , for I intend to lead a sober company from Hochst to-morrow . '' `` Oh , you 're optimistic , Roland , '' cried John Gensbein . `` Give us till twelve o'clock to cool our heads . ''