midnight
For even those who had known him longest and most intimately , Darvid had become this time a surprise ; he had surpassed himself . The number of men was continually increasing who began to look on him as on a rare phenomenon of nature . Whence did the man get such uncommon mental and physical vigor ? From mid-day till hours which were far beyond midnight he was unceasingly active . When has he time to sleep and take rest ? What is he seeking to reach ? What will he reach ?