midnight
Whisper it to no human being -- no , not even to yourself in your moments of deepest solitude ! '' she pleaded . `` I will not , my best beloved , my only love ! I will not ; but I will hide it in my heart as my secret , sacred treasure , to comfort me , to strengthen me , to elevate me in all places and circumstances of my life -- in the long , long sea voyages , in the midnight watches on the deck , it shall be my hope , my solace and my consolation . Always with me , until I return to claim the greater , higher , better treasure that it promises ! '' exclaimed Le , with enthusiasm . `` Oh , Le , you have twice spoken of the sea !