midnight
I reapproached the wall ; I replied to the yells of him who clamoured . I re-echoed -- I aided -- I surpassed them in volume and in strength . I did this , and the clamourer grew still . It was now midnight , and my task was drawing to a close . I had completed the eighth , the ninth , and the tenth tier . I had finished a portion of the last and the eleventh ; there remained but a single stone to be fitted and plastered in . I struggled with its weight ; I placed it partially in its destined position .