midnight
Scarce a word had been spoken in the boat . Marjory was pale and agitated , and Archie thought it best to leave her to herself . On the way through the wood he kept beside her , assisting her over rough places , and occasionally saying a few encouraging words . When darkness had completely set in three or four torches were lit , and they continued their way until midnight . Several times Archie had proposed a halt , but Marjory insisted that she was perfectly able to continue her way for some time longer . At midnight , however , he halted . `` We will stop here , '' he said .