midnight
However , you 've forgiven me ; I know that by the twinkle in your eye , so I 'll tell you that your brain will hold all you care to put into it , and that you 'll have made another list as long as King Street before you 're five years older . Meanwhile , I 've some books on theology and ethics you have n't had a dash at yet , and you ca n't read my other old books too often . Each time you 'll find something new . Sitting up till midnight wo n't hurt you , but do n't forget to say your prayers . '' Knox , long since , had laid siege to Alexander 's susceptible and ardent mind with the lively batteries of his religious enthusiasms . His favourite pupil was edifyingly regular in attendance at church , and said his prayers with much fervour . The burden of his petitions was deliverance from St. Croix .