five o'clock
Perhaps its springs were left to wear out , its wheels to get clogged . But now , in my own hands , I can nourish this health so dear , for I must not die , -- I , the great watchmaker of Geneva . Look , my daughter , how these hands advance with certain step . See , five o'clock is about to strike . Listen well , and look at the maxim which is about to be revealed . '' Five o'clock struck with a noise which resounded sadly in Gerande 's soul , and these words appeared in red letters : `` YOU MUST EAT OF THE FRUITS OF THE TREE OF SCIENCE . '' Aubert and Gerande looked at each other stupefied .