midnight
`` Do you mean Carlia -- '' `` Do n't utter her name from your foul lips . '' `` For if you do , I might say , what have I got to do with that ? You were her lover , were you not ? you were out with her in the fields many times until midnight , you -- '' The accusing mouth closed there , closed by the mighty impact of Dorian 's fist . The blood spurted from a gashed lip , and Mr. Lamont tried to defend himself . Again Dorian 's stinging blow fell upon the other 's face . Lamont was lighter than Dorian , but he had some skill as a boxer which he tried to bring into service ; but Dorian , mad in his desire to punish , with unskilled strength fought off all attacks .