eight o’clock
It was made of simple oak boards . Once convinced of this , Trenck prudently sought his mattress in order to obtain rest and strength . It was impossible to commence his labor then . The night was far spent , and every morning at eight o'clock the jailer came to inspect him and bring his bread and water . His visit must be over before he could begin his work -- he must possess his soul in patience . What were a few hours ' waiting to him who had waited long , dreary years ? -- a fleeting moment , scarcely sufficient to accustom him to his new happiness , to enable him to collect his thoughts and bear quietly the rapturous conviction of approaching freedom .