midnight
And he caught the girl 's hand and kissed it , -- then plucking a rose , he left it between her fingers . `` That will remind you of Sigurd , mistress ! Think of him once to-day ! -- once again when the midnight glory shines . Good-bye , mistress ! that is what the dead say , ... Good-bye ! '' And with a passionate gesture of farewell , he ran and placed himself at the head of the little group that waited for him , saying exultingly -- `` Now follow me !