midnight
It got to be generally understood that Harry was a _ mauvais sujet _ . Such was the name that was attached to him , and the belief so conveyed was thoroughly entertained by them all . Sir Magnus had written to friends in London , and the friends in London bore out the reports that were so conveyed . The story of the midnight quarrel was told in a manner very prejudicial to poor Harry , and both Sir Magnus and his wife saw the necessity of preserving their niece from anything so evil as such a marriage . But Florence was very firm , and was considered to be very obstinate . To her mother she was obstinate but affectionate To Sir Magnus she was obstinate and in some degree respectful . But to Lady Mountjoy she was neither affectionate nor respectful .