nearly midnight
`` Thanks ! Arrange everything for me , will you , Ruspardi ? And as quickly as possible ! '' `` It is nearly midnight now , '' said Ruspardi in a low tone , `` Shall we say five or six in the morning ? '' `` Yes -- anything you like -- but quickly ! '' Then raising his head haughtily , he addressed Miraudin in distinct tones . `` Monsieur Miraudin , you have greatly insulted and falsely slandered a lady whom I have the honour to know .