the hour of two
The clock struck one . The champions had exhausted all modern topics and were beginning on old Rome . Dic wondered what would be the hour when they should reach Greece and Egypt in their backward flight . But after the downfall of Rome , near the hour of two , Sir Roger was unhorsed , and went off to his castle and to bed . Then Rita bade Dic good-by , after exacting from him a solemn promise to return the next Sunday . Rita thought Dic 's victory was a good omen , and drew much comfort from it . She tried to lie awake to nurse her joy , but her eyes were so heavy that she fell asleep in the midst of her prayer .