nine o'clock in the morning
`` Well , sir , I will leave the young gentlemen with you , and you will be answerable for their appearance when they are wanted , '' said Sutton , laying a strong emphasis on that word wanted , which has so much significance to thieves and vagabonds . Julian and Digby did not quite comprehend it in the way Sutton wished , but they guessed that there was something unpleasant connected with it . `` Of course , Sutton , I will take care that they are forthcoming when required to answer for what has occurred , '' replied Mr Nugent , in a tone which showed how grieved and annoyed he was . `` Come to me , however , at nine o'clock in the morning , and I will inquire further into it . '' When Sutton had taken his departure , Mr Nugent , desiring Digby to stay where he was , led Julian upstairs to his bedroom . The window was open , and the knotted rope hung to it . Mr Nugent stood aghast .