midnight
And after many fine dinners and banquets -- through light and through shade ; through mirth , sorrow , and all -- drawing nigh to the evening end of these wanderings wild -- meet is it that all should be regaled with a supper . They Embark Next morning , King Abrazza sent frigid word to Media that the day was very fine for yachting ; but he much regretted that indisposition would prevent his making one of the party , who that morning doubtless would depart his isle . `` My compliments to your king , '' said Media to the chamberlains , `` and say the royal notice to quit was duly received . '' `` Take Azzageddi 's also , '' said Babbalanja ; `` and say , I hope his Highness will not fail in his appointment with me : -- the first midnight after he dies ; at the grave-yard corner ; -- there I 'll be , and grin again ! '' Sailing on , the next land we saw was thickly wooded : hedged round about by mangrove trees ; which growing in the water , yet lifted high their boughs . Here and there were shady nooks , half verdure and half water . Fishes rippled , and canaries sung .