midnight
A hand was laid gently upon his shoulder . Through blinding tears he discerned Mr. Wyvern 's solemn countenance . He resisted the efforts to draw him away , but was at length persuaded . Early in the evening he fell asleep , lying dressed upon his bed , and the sleep lasted till midnight . Then he left his room , and descended the stairs , for the lower part of the house was still lighted . In the hall Mr. Wyvern met him . ` Let us go into the library , ' he said to the clergyman .