four o’clock
The immeasurable grief which he felt at not being able to see her again broke forth in this faltering and agonized appeal . Then his anxiety about his manuscripts returned , an ardent entreaty shone in his eyes , until at last he found the strength to falter again : `` Do not leave me ; the key is under my pillow ; tell Clotilde to take it ; she has my directions . '' At ten minutes to four another hypodermic injection was given , but without effect . And just as four o'clock was striking , the second attack declared itself . Suddenly , after a fit of suffocation , he threw himself out of bed ; he desired to rise , to walk , in a last revival of his strength . A need of space , of light , of air , urged him toward the skies . Then there came to him an irresistible appeal from life , his whole life , from the adjoining workroom , where he had spent his days .