midnight
I sall neither spare sin nor sinner . My ain right eye sall nae be dear to me , if it wad win a thocht frae His wark . '' His pale face was lit as by some interior light , his eyes full of enthusiasm . He sat asking questions concerning the manners and methods of universities , the professors and lectures , and books and students , until the late moon rose red and solemn , above the sea and sky line , and Allan knew then it was almost midnight . `` We must go home , David . Maggie will wonder what has happened . We should have thought of her before this hour . ''