about midnight
I little thought , when I came with my lady to see the world , that I should ever be shut up in such a place as this , or I would never have left my own country ! This way , ma'amselle , down this turning . I can almost believe in giants again , and such like , for this is just like one of their castles ; and , some night or other , I suppose I shall see fairies too , hopping about in that great old hall , that looks more like a church , with its huge pillars , than anything else . '' `` Yes , '' said Emily , smiling , and glad to escape from more serious thought , `` if we come to the corridor , about midnight , and look down into the hall , we shall certainly see it illuminated with a thousand lamps , and the fairies tripping in gay circles to the sound of delicious music ; for it is in such places as this , you know , that they come to hold their revels . But I am afraid , Annette , you will not be able to pay the necessary penance for such a sight : and , if once they hear your voice , the whole scene will vanish in an instant . '' `` O ! if you will bear me company , ma'amselle , I will come to the corridor , this very night , and I promise you I will hold my tongue ; it shall not be my fault if the show vanishes .