I open with a clock striking, to beget an awful attention in the audience -- it also marks the time, which is four o clock in the morning, and saves a description of the rising sun, and a great deal about gilding the eastern hemisphere.

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This quote implies that the author begins their writing with a dramatic sound, indicating a sense of urgency and captivating the audience's attention. It serves the purpose of setting the time, emphasizing that it is early morning. By doing so, it eliminates the need for lengthy descriptions of the sunrise or the eastern hemisphere. The author believes that using the sound of a clock strike is a more effective and concise way to convey the time and maintain the audience's interest.

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