midnight
In the interim , the Bleeding Nun continued her nocturnal visits ; But hoping soon to be released from them altogether , the effects which they produced on me became less violent than before . The wished-for night arrived . To avoid creating suspicion I retired to bed at my usual hour : But as soon as my Attendants had left me , I dressed myself again , and prepared for the Stranger 's reception . He entered my room upon the turn of midnight . A small Chest was in his hand , which He placed near the Stove . He saluted me without speaking ; I returned the compliment , observing an equal silence . He then opened his Chest .