midnight
But soon Henry 's exultation took a turn that shocked Grace 's religious sentiments , which recent acquaintance had strengthened . `` Yes , '' he cried , `` now I believe that God really does interpose in earthly things ; I believe every thing ; yesterday I believed nothing . The one villain is swept away , and we two are miraculously saved . Now we can marry to-morrow -- no , to-day , for it is past midnight . Oh , how good He is , especially for killing that scoundrel out of our way . Without his death , what was life worth to me ? But now -- oh , Heavens !