night, about twelve o'clock
On hearing of Widow Doran 's distress , he gave orders that a portion of each meal should be regularly sent down to her and her son ; and from that period forward they were both supported principally from his table . `` In this way some months had passed , and still Vengeance was undisturbed in his farm . It often happened , however , that Doran 's other son came to see his brother ; and during these visits it was but natural that his mother and brother should allude to the kindness which they daily experienced from Vesey . `` One night , about twelve o'clock , a tap came to Widow Doran 's door , who happened to be attending the invalid , as he was then nearly in the last stage of his illness . When she opened it , the other son entered , in an evident hurry , having the appearance of a man who felt deep and serious anxiety . `` ` Mother , ' said he , ` I was very uneasy entirely about Mick , and just started over to see him , although they do n't know at home that I 'm out , so I ca n't stay a crack ; but I wish you would go to the door for two or three minutes , as I have something to say to him . ' `` ` Why , thin , Holy Mother !