eight o'clock
Joseph returned to his parents ' roof , but in spite of his courage he felt ill at ease . His parents heard him relate his adventures , and lifted their hearts in prayer to God to avert the catastrophe which they felt would in all probability follow the encounter between their boy and the Governor 's son . Their fears were not unfounded . At eight o'clock that evening there was a rap at the door of old Kierson 's dwelling , and two uniformed officers confronted the terror-stricken family . `` We seek Joseph Kierson , '' said one of the soldiers . `` I am he , '' answered the young man , with as much firmness as he could command . `` I arrest you in the name of his majesty the Czar , '' continued the officer , placing a heavy hand upon the poor lad 's shoulder .