 A deep shadow had fallen, and everything bore the appearance and gloom of night. Noonday meals were served by candlelight. The newspaper, known as the Massachusetts Spy, reported that one could scarcely see to read common print, and it was the judgment of many that at about twelve o'clock the daylight was not greater, if so great, as that of bright moonlight, and no object was discernible but by the help of some artificial light.