Three o'clock
She was interrupted by the Convent Bell , as tolling at a distance , it struck the hour . Suddenly Antonia 's eyes sparkled with celestial brightness : Her frame seemed to have received new strength and animation . She started from her Lover 's arms . ` Three o'clock ! ' She cried ; ` Mother , I come ! ' She clasped her hands , and sank lifeless upon the ground . Lorenzo in agony threw himself beside her : He tore his hair , beat his breast , and refused to be separated from the Corse .