A quarter to five
He dragged himself away , leading Helen with him , encircled by his arms , there he covered her face with a rain of kisses . The door was open . The two Styrians beckoned him . A quarter to five was striking . He threw himself upon his horse , driving the spurs into him . The two Styrians ran beside him , following the galloping horse . The last words which Karl heard were these : `` Thine , in this world or in the next ! ''