midnight
And as thy true confession may be the means of bringing a very fiend to justice , so may thy share in his deeds be pardoned . '' An indescribable expression passed over the fast stiffening features of the dying . He half raised himself , and , laying his clammy hand on Ferdinand 's robe , whispered , in clear and thrilling tones -- `` Bend low , my liege ; even at this moment I dare not speak it loud ; but , oh ! beware of those who affect superior sanctity to their fellows : there is one who in the sunshine stands forth wisest , and purest , and strictest ; and at midnight rules arch-fiend -- men call him DON LUIS GARCIA . _ He _ is Don Ferdinand 's murderer ! _ He _ sought Senor Stanley 's death and mine ; but instead of a victim , he has found an accuser ! His web has coiled round himself -- flee him !