two minutes before
the hour of one in the morning
If we could explain it I do n't believe we 'd let it worry us any . But I suppose human beings are always most afraid of what they can not understand . '' The wailings came at less frequent intervals now , though they continued to be sufficiently awesome . But when the clock showed two minutes before the hour of one in the morning these words came in a blast : `` The hou-ou-our of de-eath is at hand . The Gr-r-rim Rea-eaper is at the doo-oor ! '' `` Then please , please , please -- GO AWAY ! '' screamed Hen , his teeth clacking a bone solo .