midnight
She felt that they must soon give way altogether . At last , the inspector closed his _ questionnaire _ . '' _ Sa _ ! '' he ejaculated , `` it is past midnight . Even I must sleep sometimes . Take her away to the court , and lock her in the ` sty , ' To-morrow the procurator will examine at nine o'clock . She is pretending to be silly and not understanding ; so she is probably guilty . ''