midnight
The matter has to do with the Force that he would let loose tomorrow , and its measurements ; also with the preparation of the robes that we must wear lest it should harm us in its leap . '' Something in her eyes told me that she wished me to follow her , and I did so . Outside the portico where we stood in the desolate , lighted street , she halted . `` If you are not afraid , '' she said , `` meet me at midnight by the statue of Fate in the great temple , for I would speak with you , Humphrey , where , if anywhere , we may be alone . '' `` I will come , Yva . '' `` You know the road , and the gates are open , Humphrey . '' Then she gave me her hand to kiss and glided away .