nearly
midnight
He wondered in his own mind whether it was possible that Lorenzo Bezan might not have forgotten her , or found some more attractive shrine whereat to worship . As he realized Isabella 's unmatched loveliness , he felt that , however , could hardly be ; and thus unsettled as to the state of affairs between the two , he was puzzled as to what course to pursue . In the meantime , while General Harero was thus engaged with himself , Lorenzo Bezan was thinking upon the same subject . It was nearly midnight ; but still he walked back and forth in his room with thoughtful brow . There was none of the nervous irritation in his manner that was evinced by his rival ; but there was deep and anxious solicitude written in every line of his handsome features . He was thinking of Isabella . Was thinking of her , did we say ?