midnight
Her features were small , and of the utmost delicacy . She had a charmingly-formed nose -- slightly _ retroussé _ -- a small mouth , garnished with pearl-like teeth , and lips as fresh and ruddy as the dew-steeped rose . Her skin was as dark as a gipsy 's , but clear and transparent , and far more attractive than the fairest complexion . Her eyes were luminous as the stars , and black as midnight ; while her raven tresses , gathered beneath a spotted kerchief tied round her head , escaped in many a wanton curl down her shoulders . Her figure was slight , but exquisitely proportioned ; and she had the smallest foot and ankle that ever fell to the lot of woman . Her attire was far from unbecoming , though of the coarsest material ; and her fairy feet were set off by the daintiest shoes and hose . Such was the singular and captivating creature that attracted the apprentice 's attention .