two o’clock
In the light of day the rocky slope held no spirits either good or evil . The mountains , the clouds , even the dark walls of the monastery , and the tower itself looked heavy with sleep in the pale dawn . Benedetto entered the Ospizio , and stretching himself on his poor couch , without removing his wet garments , he crossed his arms on his breast , and sank into a deep sleep . The rumbling of the thunder roused Noemi shortly after two o'clock ; she had fallen asleep only a short time before . Her room was next to Jeanne 's , and the door between them had been left open . Jeanne immediately called out to her . They had talked until two o'clock , when Noemi , quite exhausted , and after many vain efforts , had finally succeeded in persuading her indefatigable friend to leave her in peace .