midnight
He came into the room now , and Sophia recognized Friar Mathieu , the Tartars ' Franciscan companion . She looked past the elderly priest and saw who was with him . `` Rachel ! '' In the midst of her fear and sorrow , Sophia felt an instant of miraculous happiness , as if the sun had come out at midnight . She rushed across the room holding out her arms , and the girl flew into them . `` Rachel , what a joy to see you ! '' `` Oh , Sophia !