midnight
He led him to a chair on the hearth-rug , placed him in it , and himself sat down in his own , facing him . The priest remained standing . `` Now , I 'm going to begin with an order , on holy obedience , '' smiled the Cardinal . `` You and Father Jervis -- if the doctor approves -- are to start for a little European tour by the midnight volor . '' `` The ... ? '' `` The volor , '' said the Cardinal . `` It 'll do you good .