midnight
If you come here at sunrise , you will find the gate open , and me where you found me this morning ; and if you come at midnight you will find the same . '' `` At midnight , father ! '' said Paolina , with a glance of surprise and pity . `` Last October I was down with the fever , '' returned the monk ; `` but since that time I have not failed one night to be on my knees where the blessed St. Romauld knelt at the stroke of midnight . But I have not had his reward ; -- doubtless because I am not worthy of it . '' `` What was the reward of St. Romauld , father ? '' demanded Paolina .