Midnight
More Time was spent in Supper than at Dinner . They discoursed together with a little more Freedom . _ Azora _ was lavish of her Encomiums on _ Zadig _ ; but then , 't was true , she said , he had some secret Infirmities to which _ Cador _ was a Stranger . In the Midst of their Midnight Entertainment , _ Cador _ all on a sudden complain 'd that he was taken with a most violent pleuretic Fit , and was ready to swoon away . Our Lady being extremely concern 'd , and over-officious , flew to her Closet of Cordials , and brought down every Thing she could think of that might be of Service on this emergent Occasion . She was extremely sorry that the famous _ Hermes _ was gone from _ Babylon _ , and condescended to lay her warm Hand upon the Part affected , in which he felt such an agonizing Pain . Pray Sir , said she , in a soft , languishing Tone , are you subject to this tormenting Malady ?