eight o’clock
But the nearest point of the main shore was a rocky promontory ; it reminded him that in these waters was fought the battle of Actium . The glory vanished . He lay once more a sick man in a hired chamber , longing for the dull English dawn . At eight o'clock came the doctor . He would allow only a word or two to be uttered , and his visit was brief . Reardon was chiefly anxious to have news of the child , but for this he would have to wait . At ten Amy entered the bedroom .