midnight
The young man shook his head mournfully . `` It is a sad tale , '' he said , `` and can not be told now . '' `` I can conjecture what it is , '' replied Solomon Eagle . `` But come to the small door near the northern entrance of the cathedral at midnight . I will meet you there . '' `` I will not fail , '' replied the young man . `` One of the terrible judgments which I predicted would befall this devoted city has come to pass , '' cried Solomon Eagle .