Six o'clock
he said , his blood leaping quick . `` Now is the time ripe , and the opportunity come ! '' Looking at the sun , he fixed the hour , and reflected : `` Five o'clock -- she is on the wall . Six o'clock -- she is still there . Half after six -- making up her mind to go home . Oh , but the air will be sweet , and the sea lovely ! Seven o'clock -- she gives order , and the Bulgarians signal my men on the fourth terrace .