nearly
midnight
` Nor I , and I will make it up to you some time , ' was Arthur 's reply , as he took his brother 's arm and said : ` Now introduce me to your guests . ' The moment the gentlemen disappeared from view Harold 's resolution was taken . He was of no use there any longer , as he could see . It was nearly midnight . He was very tired and sleepy , and his head was aching terribly . He could not see the dancing . He had had nothing to eat ; he had stood until his legs were ready to drop off , and to crown all a lunatic had tried to throw him over the banister .