nine o'clock
He drew both hands across his forehead . `` No ; I was asleep , and you startled me . '' `` I am very sorry ; I thought I had heard you moving early this morning , and I supposed ------ '' `` Is it late now ? '' `` It is nine o'clock , and the Governor has called . He says he has very important business , and knowing Your Eminence to be an early riser ------ '' `` Is he downstairs ? I will come presently . '' He dressed and went downstairs .