midnight
From the moment in which she uttered these words , Lucilla relapsed into her former frantic paroxysms . Shriek followed shriek ; she appeared to know none around her , not even Godolphin . With throes and agony the soul seemed to wrench itself from the frame . The hours swept on -- midnight came -- clear and distinct the voice of the clock below reached that chamber . `` Hush ! '' cried Lucilla , starting . `` Hush ! ''