About three o’clock
Vivian read the note over a thousand times . He could not retire to rest . He called Essper George , and gave him all necessary directions for the morning . About three o'clock Vivian lay down on a sofa , and slept for a few hours . He started often in his short and feverish slumber . His dreams were unceasing and inexplicable . At first von Sohnspeer was their natural hero ; but soon the scene shifted .