midnight
The patient signed for the nourishment , and he revived a little . `` What is the day of the week ? '' he asked , with an anxiety that surprised his kind attendant . `` It is , or rather it _ was _ , Monday ; for we are now past midnight . '' `` I am glad of it , sir -- very glad of it . '' `` Why should the day of the week be of consequence to you now ? '' `` There is a saying , sir -- I have faith in sayings -- they told me I was born of a Monday , and should die of a Monday . ''