five o'clock
The count was somewhat restless and often muttered unintelligible words ; but he continued to recognize Madeleine and seemed pleased to have her near him . Maurice did not fall asleep again ; he and Madeleine talked , in whispers , the whole night through , with the exception of those brief intervals when the count was awake . The themes of conversation were so abundant , so self-increasing , there was always so much which remained untold , that the topics of interest appeared to be inexhaustible . Madeleine had given orders that Ruth and Mrs. Lawkins should commence their watch at five o'clock ; but she could hardly believe that hour had arrived when the housekeeper entered , followed by Ruth . Maurice declared that he was not in the slightest degree fatigued , or sleepy , and did not need rest ; but Madeleine , with smiling imperativeness , ordered him to bed ; and certainly Maurice , when he obeyed , slept remarkably sound for a man who was not in the least fatigued or sleepy , and who was inclined to battle against sleep because he could not bear to lose the consciousness of being beneath the same roof as the one so long loved , so long and vainly sought ; and because it was a joy inexpressible to lie still and think over all the words she had just uttered , and to picture her face until it seemed actually before him . Yet , in spite of this delightful occupation , inexorable sleep would suddenly fling her mantle over his senses , and even refused to grant him the happiness of continuing his blissful dreams in her own realm . Maurice sought his grandmother the next morning , at the usual hour , and carried her the tidings that Count Tristan moved his limbs more freely , and that he had even spoken several words which could be comprehended .