Eight o'clock
Humility went upstairs to her mother 's room , and the two women prayed together -- `` They also serve who only stand and wait . '' `` Know you her secret none can utter ? Hers of the Book , the tripled Crown ? '' `` Eight o'clock , sir ! '' Taffy heard the voice speaking above a noise which his dreams confused with the rattle of yesterday 's journey . He was still in the train , rushing through the rich levels of Somersetshire . He saw the broad horizon , the cattle at pasture , the bridges and flagged pools flying past the window -- and sat up rubbing his eyes .