three o’clock
Ellen had put her hand into Pelle 's , and every now and then she shuddered . They did not move , but simply sat and listened , while the time ran singing on . Then the cock crew below , and roused Pelle . It was three o'clock , and the child had slept for two hours . The lamp had almost burned dry , and he could scarcely see Ellen 's profile in the semi-darkness . She looked tired . He rose noiselessly and kissed her forehead .