seven o'clock
The orders were that you must not sit . '' Once more the two prisoners were lying down on their backs ; the irons prevented their reposing on their sides . By daylight the prisoners were nearly dead with thirst , but not a drop of water was allowed them . The captain made his round of inspection at seven o'clock , and Allen asked if they were to be allowed to have anything to eat or drink . `` No . You will get a rope round your necks soon , and it wo n't matter whether you are hungry or not . '' `` But , sir , you have no right -- '' `` Stay , there !