midnight
I laughed , made my own remarks , forgot myself , and became friendly with all mankind . Certainly it would be a very good thing for me to be maid-servant on board a steam-boat . `` Towards evening , the storm , as well within as without the vessel , abated itself . I sate solitary on dock till midnight . The waves still foamed around the agreeably rocking vessel ; the wind whistled in the rigging ; and the full moon , heralded by one bright little star , rose from the sea , and diffused her mild wondrous light over its dark expanse . It was infinitely glorious ! Nameless thoughts and feelings arose in me , full of love and melancholy , and yet at the same time elevating and strengthening ; a certain longing after that for which I knew no name .