midnight
You 've been doing more than look on , or your hand would not be in its present condition . ' `` Soon after I fell asleep , with my few and faithful men around me , and it was nearly midnight when I wakened . '' `` It 's very evident that none of your present audience is inclined to sleep , '' Marian exclaimed , with a deep breath . `` And yet it 's after midnight , '' Mr. Vosburgh added . `` I fear we are taxing you , captain , far beyond your strength . Your cheeks , Marian , are feverish . '' `` I do not feel weary yet , '' said the young officer , `` if you are not .