midnight
He could not deny the fact that they exhibited marvelous power over disease , but their immateriality staggered his faith at times , in spite of all that he had seen and experienced . But there came a time when he stepped over the line forever . He was `` Born into the Kingdom , '' as the Doctor expressed it . There came a messenger at midnight one dark , stormy night , from a castle several miles distant . A letter to the Count from a certain Russian Prince , implored him to bring the American Doctor immediately to see his wife . The Count awoke the Doctor and told him that he would accompany him , if he would go ; and he would esteem it a personal favor if he would attend the call . `` Certainly , I will go , '' said Dr. Jones heartily , and he hastily prepared himself for the journey .