twelve o'clock
` As you please , madam , ' I coldly rejoined , for I was provoked at her violent and unexpected resistance -- ` as you please ; but remember , I am no longer to be trifled with . To-morrow night be it , then ; and see that you do not repeat this obstinacy of conduct , for I will then accomplish my object , even if I have to resort to force and violence ! ' ' _ I will not then resist you _ , I swear it ! ' said she , with much solemnity of manner , and then added -- ` one favor I will ask of you : permit me to remain all day to-morrow in my chamber , and do not even attempt to see me , until twelve o'clock to-morrow night , at which hour you will find me waiting for your appearance . ' I agreed to this request ; and she bade me good-night in a tone almost cheerful , as she left the room to seek her chamber . `` The next day and the next evening passed ; -- the midnight hour arrived . I closed my house , and repaired to the chamber which had been assigned to the use of my lady guest .