eight o'clock
`` All the same , this will be a good way for you to show people what sort of stuff you 're made of , '' the old man persisted . Ingmar turned away and set the saws going . He would have liked above everything to ask how Gertrude was getting along , and whether she had already joined the Hellgumists ; but he was too proud to betray his fears . At eight o'clock he went home to his breakfast . As usual , the table was heaped with tempting dishes , and both Halvor and Karin were especially nice to him . Seeing them so kind and gentle , he could not believe a word of Strong Ingmar 's chatter . He felt light of heart once more , and positive that the old man had exaggerated .