midnight
But a breath of wind made the leaves of the trees whisper and suddenly recalled the Children to their fears and their sense of loneliness . They hugged each other tight and began to talk again , so as not to hear the horrible silence : `` When will you turn the diamond ? '' asked Mytyl . `` You heard Light say that I was to wait until midnight , because that disturbs them less ; it is when they come out to take the air ... '' `` Is n't it midnight yet ... '' Tyltyl turned round , saw the church clock and hardly had the strength to answer , for the hands were just upon the hour : `` Listen , '' he stammered , `` listen ... . It is just going to strike ... . There ! ... Do you hear ?