midnight
Now and then Christian glanced up to judge , by the rising of the stars , of the coming of midnight . So long -- so long ! White Fell held on without slack . She , it was evident , with confidence in her speed proving matchless , as resolute to outrun her pursuer as he to endure till midnight and fulfil his purpose . And Christian held on , still self-assured . He could not fail ; he would not fail . To avenge Rol and Trella was motive enough for him to do what man could do ; but for Sweyn more .