midnight
Both felt that they could not move if they so desired . For at least a full minute the duel of eyes continued . The mysterious man outside seemed putting all his strength of soul and will into the struggle . Was it a flickering flare of the gas jet , or did the midnight eyes waver the least bit ? Without moving his head or his body , Dade Morgan turned his glance toward Merriwell . What he saw in Frank 's face gave him a feeling of relief and unspeakable satisfaction . Merriwell wore the look of a conqueror .