midnight
what should she do wi ' a bairn ? -- maidens hae nane , I trow . -- Teresa -- Teresa -- my lady calls us ! -- Bring a candle ; -- the grand staircase is as mirk as a Yule midnight -- We are coming , my lady ! '' -- With these words she sunk back on the settle , and from thence sidelong to the floor . * * Note I. Elspeth 's death . Edie ran to support her , but hardly got her in his arms , before he said , `` It 's a ' ower -- she has passed away even with that last word . ''