Then it began to be disturbed by that uneasy consciousness of sleeping too long, which enables some people to awake at whatever hour they have resolved upon.

At last it became intolerable, and wearied as he was, he awoke.

It was broad daylight, and Antoine was snoring beside him.
Surely the cart would come soon, the executions were generally at an early hour.

But time went on, and no one came, and Antoine awoke.

The hours of suspense passed heavily, but at last there were steps and a key rattled into the lock.