midnight
_ Periculum , in mora _ . Bring your electro-magnetic apparatus with you , and come at once . -- SIEGFRIED . '' The gamekeeper had brought the letter , and said that he had strict orders to wait for me , if it was until midnight . So I despatched my business with the sheriff , gave orders for refreshments for him , and , going into my museum , I took out a watch of the Apafy period , with which I presented him , and made him perfectly happy . Then I picked out an antique opal bracelet , which Cenni had found exceptionally beautiful , and put it into my pocket as a present for the bride . I would take the ceremony _ bonâ fide _ , and play my part as naturally as possible .