midnight
He read and re-read the paper , fearing the worst had happened to me . He was restless , and after supper prowled out again aimlessly . He returned and tried in vain to divert his attention to his examination notes . He went to bed a little after midnight , and was awakened from lurid dreams in the small hours of Monday by the sound of door knockers , feet running in the street , distant drumming , and a clamour of bells . Red reflections danced on the ceiling . For a moment he lay astonished , wondering whether day had come or the world gone mad . Then he jumped out of bed and ran to the window .