midnight
Farina repressed an inclination to perform a few of those antics which violent joy excites , and after rushing away and back , determined to give his secret to the stranger . ` Look , ' said he in a whisper , that opens the private doors of a confidence . But the stranger repeated the same word still more earnestly , and brought Farina 's eyes on a couple of dark figures moving under the Cathedral . ` Some lamb 's at stake when the wolves are prowling , ' he added : `` Tis now two hours to the midnight . I doubt if our day 's work be over till we hear the chime , friend . ' ` What interest do you take in the people of this house that you watch over them thus ? ' asked Farina .