midnight
He was , however , by this time so fierce and violent , that Roger felt bound to assist the policeman . As soon as the man was locked up , he went to Lime Court . The moon was shining , and the narrow passage lay bright beneath her . Along the street , people were going and coming , though it was past midnight , but the court was very still . He walked into it as far as the spot where we had together seen Miss Clare . The door at which she had entered was open ; but he knew nothing of the house or its people , and feared to compromise her by making inquiries . He walked several times up and down , somewhat anxious , but gradually persuading himself that in all probability no further annoyance had befallen her ; until at last he felt able to leave the place .