midnight
On this subject only she was perverse , headstrong , obstinate . Her anxiety to benefit this archruffian occupied her whole thoughts , and allowed her no time to reflect upon the reasonings or remonstrances of others . She could not be prevailed on to deny herself to his visits , and I parted from her in the utmost perplexity . `` A messenger came to me at midnight , entreating my immediate presence . Some disaster had happened , but of what kind the messenger was unable to tell . My fears easily conjured up the image of Wiatte . Terror scarcely allowed me to breathe .