midnight
_ Claudius _ . They are , and timely , too ; the people Are in unwonted ferment . '' KNOWLES . It was midnight at Cottage Island , -- the third night after the events of the preceding chapter . Henry Carroll , by the skilful treatment of his host , was in a great degree relieved from his severe pain , and had now sunk into a natural and quiet slumber . By his bedside sat Dr. Vaudelier . Emily had , an hour before , retired to the rest which her exhausted frame demanded .