midnight
She went to consult the priest . `` Tell him , '' said the priest to the old woman , `` to secure the design before he signs the contract . As soon as he gets the plan into his hand let him present to the old man , who is a demon , the relics of the martyrs and the sign of the cross . '' At midnight he appeared at the gate . There stood the little old man . `` Here is your design , '' said the latter , handing him a roll of parchment . `` Now you shall sign the bond that gives me yourself in payment . ''