midnight
Take her to Alaida , '' he said wearily to Gianna . `` She only obeys Adone , sir , '' said the old woman . `` All I can say counts as naught . '' `` Adone will send her on no more midnight errands , unless he be brute and fool both . Take her away . Look to her , you and Alaida . '' `` I will do what I can , sir , '' said Gianna humbly , and pushed the girl out into the village street before her .