about midnight
Leslie scanned each form that came under his eye , in the hope of distinguishing _ one _ ; but he was disappointed , and compelled to see the night closely settle over the village without obtaining a glimpse of her . `` After all , '' he thought , `` she may not be there , and I am doomed to be frustrated , at last . '' But again hope whispered in his ear , and rendered him impatient for the hour when his fate must be decided . The moon arose at about midnight , consequently , all that was to be done must be done before that time . As soon as it had become fairly dark , so that Leslie was unable to distinguish anything in the village , he seated himself beside Kent to ascertain his intentions . `` The time , '' said he , `` has arrove when we must commence business , and I allow that we must be at it soon . Here 's your part .