midnight
I have often wished to see the place where they murdered Queen Joanna . '' `` I have never been there myself , though it belongs to me , '' answered Veronica . `` Her ghost has it all to itself now . They say that she sits at the head of the grand staircase , once a year , at midnight , and shrieks . If you wish to see Muro , you had better go before I am there , '' she added , with a smile . `` I shall be there alone , and I could not possibly receive you , as I could not even offer you a cup of tea , you know . '' `` What an absurd institution society is , '' observed Taquisara , with contempt .