midnight
I must take the road again in a few minutes . '' `` Take the road again to-night ! Why , man alive ! it is midnight , and the snow driving like all Lapland ! '' `` Sir , I am sorry to refuse your proffered hospitality and leave your comfortable roof to-night , and sorrier still to have to take you with me , '' said the pastor , gravely . `` Take me with you ! No , no , my good sir !