six o’clock
It had seemed a century to him . He entreated the Professor to retire , to take some rest , and once more he fell to watching the celestial lights . Then he closed his eyes , longing for Jesus , for two human arms which should lift him up , should encircle him ; longed for a human breast , incarnate of the Divine , in which to hide his head , as he entered the vast mystery . At six o'clock he received the Sacraments . The thermometer had risen a few points . At nine Benedetto asked for Giovanni Selva , He learned that he had been there , and had gone away again , but that di Leynì was waiting . He insisted upon seeing him , notwithstanding the Professor 's opposition .