midnight
He nodded kindly to the chamberlain and strode out of the room . Meanwhile above , in the Electoral Prince 's chamber , the White Lady had been expected with glowing impatience . Dietrich had already stood for a quarter of an hour at the antechamber door , waiting with palpitating heart for her appearance . The Electoral Prince had with difficulty raised himself up , and , supporting himself upon his elbows , had been listening with uplifted head in the direction of the door ever since the midnight hour had struck . And now the door opened and the White Lady glided in . With gentle , undulating gait and veil thrown back she went to the Prince 's bed , and when she saw him sitting up a smile lighted up her pale face . `` You see , Electoral Prince Frederick William , I have not deceived you , '' she said ; `` you live , and you will now get perfectly well . ''