eleven o'clock
The pall that is like lead for other men was thin and translucent for him ; the light-footed , irresistible delights of youth danced beyond it like shadows . It was on a beautiful summer evening that Don Juan felt the near approach of death . The sky of Spain was serene and cloudless ; the air was full of the scent of orange-blossom ; the stars shed clear , pure gleams of light ; nature without seemed to give the dying man assurance of resurrection ; a dutiful and obedient son sat there watching him with loving and respectful eyes . Towards eleven o'clock he desired to be left alone with this single-hearted being . `` Felipe , '' said the father , in tones so soft and affectionate that the young man trembled , and tears of gladness came to his eyes ; never had that stern father spoken his name in such a tone . `` Listen , my son , '' the dying man went on . `` I am a great sinner .