midnight
Oh , blessed messenger ! I believe you now . '' Her excited imagination outflew even the inventions of La Corriveau . `` Bigot has heard of my peril , and sent you here at midnight to take me away to your forest home until this search be over . Is it not so ? François Bigot did not forget me in my danger , even while he was away ! '' `` Yes , lady , the Intendant sent me to conduct you to St. Valier , to hide you there in a sure retreat until the search be over , '' replied La Corriveau , calmly eyeing her from head to foot .