evening, about eight o’clock
There are many varying rumours regarding what passed that evening between father and son . But one thing is certain : Alexis was condemned to death by a hundred and twenty-seven judges , and the verdict was entered on the State records . But the Crown Prince died before the execution of the sentence . * * * * * The same evening , about eight o'clock , the Czar entered his country-house and sought Katherine . `` The old has passed away , '' he said . `` Now we will begin the new -- you and I and our children . '' The Czarina asked no questions , for she understood .