six in the morning
So when they took him , a while thereafter She watched at the window -- with laughter . He sent word pleading `` Oh come to me , I need you , need you bitterly , Yes , here and in the hereafter . '' Her little head shook with laughter . At six in the morning they swung him high ; At seven the turf on his grave was dry ; At eight , however , she quaffed her Red wine and sang with laughter ! And still further a convict song : I 'm a ruined laddie , Ruined for alway ; While year after year The days go away . And also : Do n't you cry , my Mary , You 'll belong to me ; When I 've served the army I will marry thee . But here suddenly , to the general amazement , the stout Kitty , usually taciturn , burst into laughter .