midnight
Another thing that I recall is that I had not the slightest doubt of my ability to kill Forister . There were no more misgivings : no quakings . I thought of the impending duel with delight . In all my midnight meditations upon the fight I had pictured myself as lying strictly upon the defensive and seeking a chance opportunity to damage my redoubtable opponent . But the moment after our swords had crossed I was an absolute demon of attack . My very first lunge made him give back a long pace . I saw his confident face change to a look of fierce excitement .