eight o'clock
` It 's gone eight , ' replied Sylvia . ` But our clock is better nor an hour forrard , ' answered Bell . ` Ay , but t ' wind brings Monkshaven bells clear to-night . I heerd t ' eight o'clock bell ringing not five minutes ago . ' It was the fire-bell , but she had not distinguished the sound . There was another long silence ; both wide awake this time . ` He 'll have his rheumatics again , ' said Bell .