about midnight
What tree has he gone up ? '' There was no reply , and we sat listening with the darkness closing in all around , and the silence growing painful . It was a weary watch in the gloom , though outside the fire lit up the valley , and from time to time I went out and threw on a few sticks , just enough to keep it up . I do n't know what time it was , probably about midnight , when Mr Gunson said softly . `` Two will be enough to watch . You , Dean , lie down and take your spell till you are called . '' There was no reply .