two hours after
midnight
Farewell ! -- All blessings attend you , madam . Commend me to Derby , and make him my excuses . I shall expect a summons at two hours after midnight . '' They took an affectionate leave of each other ; the more affectionate , indeed , on the part of the Countess , that she could not entirely reconcile her generous mind to exposing Peveril to danger on her son 's behalf ; and Julian betook himself to his solitary apartment . His servant soon afterwards brought him wine and refreshments ; to which , notwithstanding the various matters he had to occupy his mind , he contrived to do reasonable justice . But when this needful occupation was finished , his thoughts began to stream in upon him like a troubled tide -- at once recalling the past , and anticipating the future .